Varnville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
2,433 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,800 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampton County
5
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

Hampton County
4
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 2 0 57
Dec 2 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 45, SC State House District 122, SC
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Schools

Varnville Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
North District Middle
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wade Hampton High
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Hampton Elementary
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
32 miles, N • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
32 miles, N • 1 star
Technical College of the Lowcountry
38 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Colleton Medical Center
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
75 miles, N • 1.4 star
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