Blacksburg, SC
Living in Blacksburg
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute78
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety65
Airports67
Hospitals57
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-68 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
42%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate40%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone56%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income-$6.7k (2010–19)
62%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent-$33 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas31%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blacksburg
United States45
South Carolina43
Cherokee County42
Property Crime in Blacksburg
United States48
South Carolina52
Cherokee County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blacksburg
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blacksburg, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blacksburg, SC
Grace Christian Academy
8 miles, NE
Community Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
Freedom Academy
20 miles, NW
St Michael's Catholic School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Blacksburg, SC
Limestone College
9 miles, SW
Gardner-Webb University
12 miles, NW
Converse College
25 miles, SW
Wofford College
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blacksburg, SC
Cherokee Medical Center
7 miles, W
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
12 miles, NE
Atrium Health Cleveland
12 miles, N
Caromont Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Blacksburg, SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
33 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
43 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
62 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
85 miles, S