Scranton, SC
Living in Scranton
Bikeability10
Walkability16
Commute37
Public Transit17
Affordability93
Public Safety29
Airports29
Hospitals54
Colleges3
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
713Population+26 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black54%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office29%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value-$400 (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$225 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scranton
United States45
South Carolina43
Florence Metro Area76
Florence County74
Property Crime in Scranton
United States48
South Carolina52
Florence Metro Area85
Florence County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scranton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scranton, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scranton, SC
The Carolina Academy
4 miles, SW
New Prospect Fwb Church & Christian School
11 miles, E
Faith Christian Academy
14 miles, N
Florence Christian School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Scranton, SC
Francis Marion University
20 miles, N
Morris College
35 miles, W
Coker University
37 miles, NW
Coastal Carolina University
43 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scranton, SC
Lake City Community Hospital
3 miles, S
Musc Health Florence Medical Center
17 miles, N
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
18 miles, S
McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Scranton, SC
Florence Regional Airport
19 miles, N
Myrtle Beach International Airport
50 miles, E
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
79 miles, W