Charleston: Community & Culture
On the community map of Charleston: 2 libraries, 39 congregations, and 17 cultural organizations.
- 0.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs West Virginia 1.0/1K).
- 3.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs West Virginia 2.8/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Kanawha County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 123 Capitol St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (304) 343-4646 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 25301 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2782 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
AMERICAN LEGION MOUNTAINEER BOYS STATE INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
CHARLESTON LODGE NO 1444 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
AMERICAN LEGION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST CHARLESTON INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
| Churches · Total count | 39 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Barnes-Wellford House
Beni Kedem Shrine Temple
Bird Haven
Bougemont Complex
Breezemont
Briarwood
Charleston Baptist Temple
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Municipal Auditorium
Charmco Building
Chesapeake and Ohio Depot
Chilton, W. E. II, House
Cox-Morton House
Cox-Parks House
Craik-Patton House
Crawford-Gardner House
Dalgain
Daniel Boone Hotel
Danner-Fletcher House
Downtown Charleston Historic District (Additional Documentation)
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 17 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (14)
YMCA OF KANAWHA VALLEY ENDOWMENTFUND INC
MEALS ON WHEELS INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
YWCA OF CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA INC
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KANAWHA VALLEY INC
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA INC
GIRL SCOUTS OF BLACK DIAMOND COUNCIL INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLESTON
KANAWHA COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
JOHN C & ADA K ARTER MEMORIAL FUND TR UA FBO SALVATION ARMY
PICK OF THE LITTER ANIMAL RESCUE CORP
KRAZIE LADIES ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INTERREGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 946 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Charleston+WV |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=25304 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=25304 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=25304 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=25304 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 140 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 180 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 26 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 21 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (8)
Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum
West Virginia State Museum
West Virginia Cultural Center
Frankenberger Art Gallery
Nitro Wars Museum
Mary Ingles Trail
Hurricane Splash Park
Waves of Fun
Attractions (4)
Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum
West Virginia State Museum
West Virginia Cultural Center
Frankenberger Art Gallery
Other
Organizations (5)
WEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
CRAIK PATTON INC
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V
FRIENDS OF SPRING HILL CEMETARY PARK INC
THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAINS
Clubs (4)
KANAWHA GARDEN CLUB INC
EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
CHARLESTON TENNIS CLUB
BERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 19.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 80.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 946 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.92 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 47 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 31 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 12 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 68 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 68 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Charleston