Rains, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
40 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,342 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$270 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$463 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
7
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

Marion County
8
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 6 0 79
Sep 5 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 2%

Schools

Creek Bridge High
4 miles, SW 1.4 star
Marion High
6 miles, N 3.7 star
Pee Dee Academy
6 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Francis Marion University
20 miles, NW 1.9 star
Coastal Carolina University
27 miles, S 1.9 star
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
28 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Musc Health Marion Medical Center
7 miles, N 2.3 star
McLeod Medical Center-Dillon
23 miles, N 4.1 star
McLeod Loris Hospital
24 miles, SE 5 star
Musc Health Florence Medical Center
25 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
24 miles, NW 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
36 miles, S 2.3 star
Wilmington International Airport
82 miles, E 1.4 star