Hampton County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
18,555 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,059 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$532 $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

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

South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 45, SC State House District 122, SC
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Schools

Patrick Henry Academy
3 miles, W • 5 star
Estill Middle
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Estill High
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Estill Elementary
6 miles, W • 1.4 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Lowcountry
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Voorhees College
37 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Colleton Medical Center
29 miles, E • 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
80 miles, NE • 1.4 star