Laurens County, SC

Living in Laurens County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 13
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 30
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Schools 15
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Residents

67k Population -180 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black24%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurens County

United States45
South Carolina43

Property Crime in Laurens County

United States48
South Carolina52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

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 Laurens County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laurens County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurens County, SC

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Cambridge Academy
22 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Laurens County, SC

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Lander University
22 miles, SW
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Erskine College
24 miles, SW
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Newberry College
26 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurens County, SC

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Airports

Airports near Laurens County, SC

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