Luray, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
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
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$51,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$340 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$632 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampton County
5
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

Hampton County
4
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

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 2%

Schools

Estill Middle
2 miles, S 1.4 star
Estill High
2 miles, S 4.1 star
Estill Elementary
4 miles, S 1.4 star
Patrick Henry Academy
5 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Voorhees College
35 miles, NE 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
35 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
9 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
78 miles, NE 1.4 star