St. Matthews, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,626 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,351 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
5
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
5
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 4 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 26, SC State House District 93, SC
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Schools

St Matthews K-8 School
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Calhoun County High
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Calhoun Academy
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

South Carolina State University
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Claflin University
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Prisma Health Baptist
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
29 miles, N • 2.3 star
Lexington Medical Center
30 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
70 miles, E • 1 star
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