Murphys Estates, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$288 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Edgefield County
1
Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area
3
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Edgefield County
1
Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 25, SC State House District 83, SC
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Schools

Fox Creek Charter High
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Merriwether Middle
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Merriwether Elementary
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mossy Creek Elementary
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Aiken Technical College
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Empire Beauty School-Augusta
9 miles, W • 1 star
Augusta University
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

University Hospital
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
AU Medical Center
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Aiken Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Doctors Hospital
12 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
53 miles, E • 1.4 star
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