Beaufort, SC
Living in Beaufort
Bikeability8
Walkability22
Commute95
Public Transit10
Affordability62
Public Safety40
Airports41
Hospitals28
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+912 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military7%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value-$7.4k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$778Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
LP gas1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beaufort
United States45
South Carolina43
Hilton Head Island Metro Area45
Beaufort County47
Property Crime in Beaufort
United States48
South Carolina52
Hilton Head Island Metro Area32
Beaufort County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beaufort
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding48
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beaufort, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beaufort, SC
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
3 miles, SE
Beaufort Academy
5 miles, E
St Peters Catholic School
5 miles, SE
Agape Christian Academy
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Beaufort, SC
University of South Carolina Beaufort
18 miles, SW
Savannah College of Art and Design
34 miles, SW
Savannah State University
36 miles, SW
South University-Savannah
39 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE
NH Beaufort
5 miles, SE
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
17 miles, S
Coastal Carolina Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Beaufort, SC
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
36 miles, SW
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
50 miles, NE
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
94 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
96 miles, NW