City profile
Charleston, IL
Coles County · Population 17,062
Charleston is a town in Coles County, IL with about 17,062 residents and a typical home value near $137,000. It is 44 miles from Champaign, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$137,400
Typical monthly housing
$983
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 70/100
Top hazards: Drought, Earthquake, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
102 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
17,062
Black population
6.9%
County
Coles County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 17,062 residents
- Typical home value about $137,000
- 44 miles from Champaign, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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