North, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
783 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$395 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orangeburg County
5
Orangeburg Urban Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orangeburg County
7
Orangeburg Urban Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 40, SC State House District 93, SC
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Schools

North Middle/High
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Dover Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Swansea High
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Swansea High Freshman Academy
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Claflin University
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
South Carolina State University
17 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lexington Medical Center
27 miles, N • 2.3 star
Prisma Health Baptist
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
22 miles, N • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
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