Gaffney, SC
Living in Gaffney
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute81
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports63
Hospitals60
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+90 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black44%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$447Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas3%
Utility gas36%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaffney
United States45
South Carolina43
Cherokee County42
Property Crime in Gaffney
United States48
South Carolina52
Cherokee County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaffney
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaffney, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaffney, SC
Spartanburg Day School
15 miles, SW
Westminster Day School
16 miles, SW
Grace Christian Academy
16 miles, NE
St Paul the Apostle Catholic School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gaffney, SC
Limestone College
1 miles, S
Gardner-Webb University
12 miles, N
Converse College
17 miles, SW
Wofford College
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaffney, SC
Cherokee Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Atrium Health Cleveland
17 miles, NE
Spartanburg Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gaffney, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
34 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
41 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
56 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, S