Henegar House · National Register of Historic Places
Charleston’s story
186 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1849.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1840Charleston is settled
CharlestonTN
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
923
2025 Census estimate · +5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$363K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
366
Balanced
Is Charleston a good place to live?
12% of residents are 65 or older in Charleston, below both the Tennessee town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 5 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Charleston. Its National Register listings include Henegar House and Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Charleston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Charleston stand out
Where Charleston beats most towns.
Small town
923 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CalhounCharleston
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Charleston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Charleston, and how to reach them.
PowerVolunteer Electric Coop13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCalhoun-Charleston U.d. water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Charleston’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBradley County Election CommissionBradley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3731037310 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Charleston.
Schools
The schools Charleston’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bradley County school district. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 358 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Charleston has mild winters and hot summers
Charleston has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 89°F, Charleston’s July high is close to Tennessee’s towns (89°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–52°
Spring47–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall48–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About two in five of Charleston’s working residents commute to Cleveland
Most working residents leave Charleston for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Charleston fell to 366 in 2023, 47 fewer than in 2013. Charleston’s average trip to work is 27 minutes.
0%work in town
| Charleston | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Charleston0%
Cleveland44%
Chattanooga20%
Nashville3%
Athens2%
13 mi
median commute distance
366
jobs based in Charleston
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Charleston
3 crimes were reported in Charleston in 2025: 3 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Charleston is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Charleston is
Charleston beats the Tennessee average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 41% of adults have obesity in Charleston.
| Charleston | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 41% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
1 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Charleston | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 62.8% | 58.1% |
Affiliate of Vitruvian Health
9.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Charleston are worth about $363K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Charleston home is worth about $363,000, up 3.6% in a year, 10% above the Tennessee typical home. 79% of Charleston households own their home.
$363KZillow home value
| Charleston | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 66% | 73% |
| Median rent | $881 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Charleston$363K
Tennessee$331K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Charleston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Charleston.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
5
paid flood claims since 1994
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Charleston
18pages on Charleston
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Charleston
Cleveland State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cleveland8.9 mi$4,762 in-state tuitionLee UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cleveland10.4 mi$23,790 tuitionPentecostal Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cleveland10.5 mi
About 1 of every 100 Charleston residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Landmarks
3 places in Charleston on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Charleston
City in Tennessee, United States
Charleston is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 664 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Cleveland Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- ZIP code
- 37310
- Area code
- 423
Questions about Charleston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Charleston, TN a good place to live?
Charleston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.