Saluda 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 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
18,958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,957 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia Metro Area
6
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

Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 25, SC State House District 39, SC
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Schools

Saluda High
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Saluda Middle
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Saluda Elementary
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saluda Primary
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Newberry College
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Piedmont Technical College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Charzanne Beauty College
28 miles, NW • 1 star
Lander University
28 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Newberry County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Self Regional Healthcare
27 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Aiken Regional Medical Center
30 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
35 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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