Hampton County, South Carolina
Among the top 23% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
- top 9% for comfortable days
- top 11% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for commute time
Hampton County is a county in South Carolina with about 19,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on unemployment and commute time.
Official websitehamptoncountysc.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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69%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.5 in3.5 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$40k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$94k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$808better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax7.50%better than 43% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.69%better than 29% of US counties
Unemployment10.7%better than 4% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.0 in69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 89% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US counties
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 91% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.8better than 34% of US counties
School Quality59.6better than 59% of US counties
Violent Crime2118/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2145/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population18,89040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1793rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1510th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)39.8%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)52.7%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time35 minbetter than 4% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.0%better than 24% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.06better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hampton County an affordable place to live?
- Hampton County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hampton County?
- The median home value in Hampton County is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hampton County?
- Median household income in Hampton County is $40k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hampton County?
- Median gross rent in Hampton County is $808 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hampton County safe?
- Hampton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2118/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2145/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hampton County?
- Hampton County averages 82°F in July and 49°F in January, with 49.0 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hampton County?
- Public-school quality in Hampton County is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hampton County?
- The average one-way commute in Hampton County is 35 min.
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Data sources
- 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)