Blacksburg, SC

Living in Blacksburg

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 27
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 21
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Schools 24
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Residents

1.9k Population -68 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
42% Family Households -19% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate40%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone56%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$19k Median Household Income -$6.7k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$8.1k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$375 Median Monthly Rent -$33 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas31%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blacksburg

United States45
South Carolina43
Cherokee County42

Property Crime in Blacksburg

United States48
South Carolina52
Cherokee County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 43 4 0
Mar 50 5 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blacksburg

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blacksburg, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blacksburg, SC

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Freedom Academy
20 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Blacksburg, SC

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Limestone College
9 miles, SW
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Converse College
25 miles, SW
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Wofford College
26 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blacksburg, SC

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Airports

Airports near Blacksburg, SC

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