Anderson County, South Carolina
Among the top 14% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 13% for property tax rate
- bottom 4% for property crime
Anderson County is a county in South Carolina with about 205,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include property tax rate, annual snowfall, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websiteandersoncountysc.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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74%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.7 in
muggy 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$189k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$904better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.49%better than 87% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax7.50%better than 43% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.38%better than 34% of US counties
Unemployment5.5%better than 35% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.7 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 77% of US counties
Sunny Days249 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.2better than 13% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality46.1better than 30% of US counties
Violent Crime1765/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2888/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population204,59290th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.642nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9412th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.9%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 38% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance108 mibetter than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.7%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.89better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Anderson County an affordable place to live?
- Anderson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Anderson County?
- The median home value in Anderson County is $189k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Anderson County?
- Median household income in Anderson County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Anderson County?
- Median gross rent in Anderson County is $904 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Anderson County safe?
- Anderson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1765/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2888/100k.
- What is the weather like in Anderson County?
- Anderson County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 49.7 in of annual precipitation and about 249 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Anderson County?
- Public-school quality in Anderson County is below average, scoring better than 30% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Anderson County?
- The average one-way commute in Anderson County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)