State House District 85, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
40,708 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,560 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$258,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,167 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

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 2 0 62
May 2 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 2 0 63
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 18, SC
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Schools

Compuhigh/Whitmore School
2 miles, W • 1 star
Chapin Intermediate
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Chapin Elementary
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lake Murray Elementary
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Institute-Columbia
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Remington College-Columbia Campus
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Columbia International University
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
10 miles, SE • 5 star
Lexington Medical Center
14 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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