Great Falls, SC
Living in Great Falls
Bikeability8
Walkability30
Commute33
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety34
Airports58
Hospitals43
Colleges8
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-133 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black33%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate43%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$55kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$394Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas3%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Great Falls
United States45
South Carolina43
Charlotte Metro Area22
Chester County66
Property Crime in Great Falls
United States48
South Carolina52
Charlotte Metro Area27
Chester County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Falls
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Great Falls, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Great Falls, SC
Richard Wirn Academy
15 miles, SW
The Barday School
20 miles, S
Hawthorne Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
The Academy Christian School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Great Falls, SC
Clinton College
25 miles, N
Winthrop University
27 miles, N
South University-Columbia
33 miles, S
Columbia International University
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Falls, SC
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Musc Health Chester Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Rebound Behavioral Health
21 miles, N
Piedmont Medical Center
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Great Falls, SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
44 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
45 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
72 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
78 miles, W