Pickens County, SC
Living in Pickens County
Bikeability26
Walkability31
Commute49
Public Transit25
Affordability88
Public Safety55
Airports51
Hospitals84
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
124kPopulation+6.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$594Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pickens County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Pickens County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pickens County
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pickens County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pickens County, SC
Lakeview Christian School
2 miles, SE
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Easley Christian School
10 miles, SE
Abundant Life Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pickens County, SC
Southern Wesleyan University
11 miles, S
Clemson University
16 miles, SW
Furman University
16 miles, E
Bob Jones University
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pickens County, SC
Cannon Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
7 miles, SE
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
16 miles, E
St Francis-Downtown
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pickens County, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
29 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
39 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
96 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
103 miles, E