Gaffney, SC

Living in Gaffney

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 24
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Schools 2
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Residents

13k Population +90 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
50% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black44%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$447 Median Monthly Rent +$33 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
LP gas3%
Utility gas36%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gaffney

United States45
South Carolina43
Cherokee County42

Property Crime in Gaffney

United States48
South Carolina52
Cherokee County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 42 4 1
Mar 50 5 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 41 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaffney

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaffney, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaffney, SC

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Spartanburg Day School
15 miles, SW
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Westminster Day School
16 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Gaffney, SC

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Limestone College
1 miles, S
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Converse College
17 miles, SW
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Wofford College
18 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaffney, SC

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Airports

Airports near Gaffney, SC

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