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Charleston, MO

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Population
4,731
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
322 ft
Median Home Value
$123,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$774/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$33,952
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Charleston in context.

OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communitySikeston, Missouri14 miles away · 15,983 residents.

About Charleston

Charleston is a city and the county seat of Mississippi County, Missouri, situated just west of the Mississippi River. Developed historically around river commerce and highly productive agriculture and hosting the annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival every spring to showcase local gardens, the community of approximately 4,482 is served by the Charleston R-I School District locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+99.7rating

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