Govan, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
61 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$350 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bamberg County
4
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

Bamberg County
5
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 50%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 40, SC State House District 90, SC
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Schools

Denmark-Olar Middle
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Denmark-Olar Elementary
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Barnwell Christian School
7 miles, NW • 1 star
Denmark Olar High
8 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
7 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colleton Medical Center
36 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
50 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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