Horry County, SC

Living in Horry County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 20
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 15
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Schools 48
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Residents

332k Population +74k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$182k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$794 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Horry County

United States45
South Carolina43

Property Crime in Horry County

United States48
South Carolina52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 3 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 74 6 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Horry County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Horry County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Horry County, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Horry County, SC

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St Andrews University
64 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Horry County, SC

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McLeod Loris Hospital
11 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Horry County, SC

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