Anderson County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
207,218 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,683 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 41
Feb 4 0 44
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 3 0 59
May 3 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 4 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 3, SC State House District 9, SC
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Schools

McCants Middle
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Anderson University
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Forrest College
2 miles, SW • 1 star
Tri-County Technical College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Clemson University
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Anmed Health
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
64 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
96 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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