East Gaffney, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,169 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,314 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$265 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$493 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Gaffney Urban Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
6
Gaffney Urban Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 0 42
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State Senate District 14, SC State House District 30, SC
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Schools

Alma Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mary Bramlett Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Luther L Vaughan Elementary
1 miles, N • 1 star
Gaffney Middle
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Limestone College
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Gardner-Webb University
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
Cleveland Community College
15 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cherokee Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Cleveland
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
19 miles, E • 5 star
Spartanburg Medical Center
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
57 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, S • 1.4 star
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