Wedgefield, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,480 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$50,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$890 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
7
Sumter Metro Area
7
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
7
Sumter Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 70
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 47

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 5, SC State Senate District 35, SC State House District 64, SC
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Schools

FJ Delaine Elementary
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Cherryvale Elementary
6 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Central Carolina Technical College
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Morris College
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
Sumter Beauty College
10 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Kershawhealth
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
Providence Health
30 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
35 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
50 miles, E • 1 star
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