Florence, SC

Living in Florence

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 6
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 3
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Schools 34
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Residents

38k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black47%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Florence

United States45
South Carolina43
Florence Metro Area76
Florence County74

Property Crime in Florence

United States48
South Carolina52
Florence Metro Area85
Florence County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 4 0
Feb 47 3 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 79 6 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Florence

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Florence, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Florence, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Florence, SC

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Coker University
21 miles, NW
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Morris College
36 miles, SW
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St Andrews University
43 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Florence, SC

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Airports

Airports near Florence, SC

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