Charleston, SC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 105,000 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Located on the coast, Chucktown is hot, humid, and rainy.
Cultural Attractions
The famed Spoleto Festival is held over several days each spring, and plantation homes and the Old Slave Mart Museum provide a portrait of both sides of the Old South.
Recreation
Beaches, boating, and water sports are popular in this coastal community.
Historical
Charleston played key roles in the American Revolution (think Swamp Fox), and the Civil War opened in its harbor with the attack on Fort Sumter.
Fun Fact
In colonial times, Charleston was America'a largest city south of Philadelphia.
Economy
Military and medicine are the biggest local employers, but the area is also home to several information technology companies, including a Google data processing center.
| Population [details] | 105,000 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 183.72 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 41.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 53.41 °F/30.48 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.39 °F/68.67 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 49.11 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 182 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.9 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (163.64 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHARLESTON AFB/INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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