Pickens, SC
Living in Pickens
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety53
Airports53
Hospitals88
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+26 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$470Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K47%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pickens
United States45
South Carolina43
Greenville Metro Area55
Pickens County46
Property Crime in Pickens
United States48
South Carolina52
Greenville Metro Area66
Pickens County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pickens
Inland Flooding33
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pickens, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pickens, SC
Lakeview Christian School
1 miles, S
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Easley Christian School
9 miles, SE
Abundant Life Christian School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pickens, SC
Southern Wesleyan University
11 miles, S
Furman University
16 miles, E
Clemson University
16 miles, SW
Bob Jones University
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pickens, SC
Cannon Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
7 miles, SE
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
15 miles, E
St Francis-Downtown
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pickens, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
28 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
39 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
97 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
102 miles, E