Williston, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
2,884 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,968 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnwell County
7
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

Barnwell County
7
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 40, SC State House District 91, SC
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Schools

Williston-Elko Middle
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Williston-Elko High
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Kelly Edwards Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
18 miles, SE • 1 star
University of South Carolina Aiken
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Aiken Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 2.3 star
University Hospital
33 miles, NW • 4.1 star
AU Medical Center
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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