Hartsville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
7,422 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,720 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Darlington County
7
Florence 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

Darlington County
8
Florence Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Carolina Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 3.7star
Thornwell School for the Arts
<1 miles, NE · 1.4star
Hartsville High
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Washington St Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 1.4star

Colleges

Coker University
1 miles, NE · 1.4star
Northeastern Technical College
24 miles, NE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
24 miles, SE · 1star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
66 miles, W · 1.4star