Laurens County, SC
Living in Laurens County
Bikeability5
Walkability13
Commute54
Public Transit6
Affordability92
Public Safety44
Airports51
Hospitals75
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation-180 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black24%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$101kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurens County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Laurens County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurens County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurens County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurens County, SC
Lighthouse Christian Academy
7 miles, N
Palmetto Christian Academy of Greenwood
19 miles, SW
Cambridge Academy
22 miles, SW
Greenwood Christian School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Laurens County, SC
Presbyterian College
8 miles, E
Lander University
22 miles, SW
Erskine College
24 miles, SW
Newberry College
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurens County, SC
Ghs Laurens County Memorial Hospital
4 miles, E
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
21 miles, NW
Self Regional Healthcare
23 miles, S
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Laurens County, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
31 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
63 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
77 miles, S