Ward, SC
Living in Ward
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute7
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports39
Hospitals36
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
167Population+78 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black20%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate48%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K11%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+30% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M10%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas29%
Utility gas7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Saluda County42
Property Crime in Ward
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Saluda County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward, SC
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
8 miles, SW
W Wyman King Academy
8 miles, NE
Community Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
New Holland Mennonite School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ward, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
20 miles, S
Newberry College
30 miles, N
Augusta University
31 miles, SW
Paine College
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward, SC
Aiken Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
University Hospital
30 miles, SW
AU Medical Center
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ward, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
36 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
36 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
104 miles, NE