McCormick 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 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
9,701 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$470 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 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 42
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 25, SC State House District 12, SC
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Schools

McCormick Middle
3 miles, SE • 1 star
McCormick Elementary
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
McCormick High
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Colleges

Lander University
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Charzanne Beauty College
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Piedmont Technical College
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Abbeville Area Medical Center
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Self Regional Healthcare
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Wills Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
69 miles, E • 1.4 star
Asheville Regional Airport
107 miles, N • 1.4 star