Watts Mills, SC
Living in Watts Mills
Bikeability
10
Walkability
37
Commute
43
Public Transit
11
Affordability
100
Public Safety
38
Airports
52
Hospitals
75
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-366 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$24k
Median Household Income
-$2.7k (2010–19)
53%
Above Poverty
-20% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
76%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K2%
$75K to $99K5%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Private sector83%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office10%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$5.8k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$501
Median Monthly Rent
+$157 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199946%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$300K to $399K4%
$1M to $1.49M15%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watts Mills
United States45
South Carolina43
Greenville Metro Area55
Laurens County57
Property Crime in Watts Mills
United States48
South Carolina52
Greenville Metro Area66
Laurens County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watts Mills
Inland Flooding22
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watts Mills, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watts Mills, SC
Lighthouse Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Palmetto Christian Academy of Greenwood
22 miles, SW
Five Oaks Academy
22 miles, NW
Immanuel Lutheran School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Watts Mills, SC
Presbyterian College
7 miles, SE
Lander University
24 miles, SW
Newberry College
26 miles, SE
Erskine College
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watts Mills, SC
Ghs Laurens County Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
20 miles, NW
Union Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Self Regional Healthcare
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Watts Mills, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
29 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
64 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
71 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
76 miles, NE