Orangeburg 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 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
83,531 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,214 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$412 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orangeburg Urban Area
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

Orangeburg Urban Area
7
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 3 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 39, SC State House District 90, SC
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Schools

Mellichamp Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bethune-Bowman Elementary
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Carolina State University
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Claflin University
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Colleton Medical Center
36 miles, S • 3.2 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
38 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star
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