Saluda County, SC

Living in Saluda County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 7
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 14
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Schools 19
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Residents

20k Population +736 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black25%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$467 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home33%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas13%
Utility gas8%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Saluda County

United States45
South Carolina43

Property Crime in Saluda County

United States48
South Carolina52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saluda County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Saluda County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Saluda County, SC

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W Wyman King Academy
5 miles, SE
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Newberry Academy
21 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Saluda County, SC

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Newberry College
20 miles, N
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Lander University
28 miles, NW
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Presbyterian College
33 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Saluda County, SC

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Airports

Airports near Saluda County, SC

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