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Charleston County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Charleston County blends historic charm, southern hospitality, and coastal scenery, centered on the city of Charleston, a top destination for food, history, and culture. Visitors enjoy a mix of scenic neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, and lively arts, making it a unique Lowcountry gateway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
408,235
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
32.75°, -79.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,720
Local Cost
$2,340
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1239 mm
Internet Speed
330 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CHS
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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