Gaffney, 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 5/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
12,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,214 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 3 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
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 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State Senate District 14, SC State House District 29, SC
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Schools

Granard Middle
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
BD Lee Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Gaffney Middle
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gaffney High
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Limestone College
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Gardner-Webb University
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
Converse College
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cherokee Medical Center
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Cleveland
17 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Spartanburg Medical Center
17 miles, W • 2.3 star
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
21 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

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