Darlington, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,240 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Darlington County
7
Florence Metro Area
7
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Darlington County
8
Florence Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 2%

Schools

St Johns Elementary
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Brunson-Dargan Elementary
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Cain Elementary
<1 miles, S

Colleges

Coker University
13 miles, NW 1.4 star
Francis Marion University
14 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Musc Health Florence Medical Center
12 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
12 miles, SE 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
69 miles, SE 2.3 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
76 miles, W 1.4 star