Lancaster County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
100,905 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,751 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$298,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$413 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$624 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 41
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 3 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State Senate District 27, SC State House District 45, SC
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Schools

AR Rucker Middle
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
McDonald Green Elementary
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
South Middle
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

York Technical College
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Clinton College
25 miles, NW • 1 star
Wingate University
25 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Atrium Health Union
22 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Piedmont Medical Center
27 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
57 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
66 miles, SE • 1 star
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