ZIP Code 29849, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
169 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$280 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$241 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allendale County
6
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

Allendale County
5
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) 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 46
Feb 3 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 64
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Allendale-Fairfax Middle
8 miles, SW · 1.4star
Allendale Fairfax High
8 miles, SW · 2.8star
Allendale Elementary
9 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
15 miles, NE · 1.4star
Denmark Technical College
16 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S · 3.2star
Colleton Medical Center
35 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
58 miles, NE · 1.4star
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