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South Charleston
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
South Charleston is a charming small city set along the Kanawha River, blending suburban comfort with rich local history. The city offers friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Charleston's amenities. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it ideal for families, professionals, and travelers seeking a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
13,647
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.37°, -81.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-19.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1128 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
320.0
Airport
CRW
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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