State Senate District 35, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
120,045 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,720 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$851 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State House District 50, SC
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Schools

Rafting Creek Elementary
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Wateree River High
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Thomas Sumter Academy
6 miles, S • 5 star
Hillcrest Middle
6 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of South Carolina-Sumter
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Central Carolina Technical College
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sumter Beauty College
14 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Kershawhealth
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Providence Health
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
36 miles, W • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
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