Cheraw, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,024 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,275 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$289 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chesterfield County
6
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

Chesterfield County
6
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 42
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, SC State Senate District 29, SC State House District 54, SC
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Schools

Cheraw High
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Cheraw Intermediate
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Long Middle
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Cheraw Primary
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Northeastern Technical College
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Richmond Community College
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Coker University
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLeod Health Cheraw
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Scotland Memorial Hospital
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
37 miles, S • 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
86 miles, W • 1.4 star
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