Jasper County, South Carolina
Among the top 11% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 6% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Jasper County is a county in South Carolina with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and school quality. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
Official websitejaspercountysc.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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69%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.2 in3.5 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 13% of US counties
Home Value$244k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.57%better than 79% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax7.50%better than 43% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.18%better than 23% of US counties
Unemployment6.3%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.5 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days239 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 7% of US counties
Comfortable Days107 daysbetter than 94% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.6better than 21% of US counties
School Quality88.2better than 87% of US counties
Violent Crime2147/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2405/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Community
Population29,44454th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.669th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.3%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)37.3%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 23% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 37% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.5%better than 26% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.34better than 27% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jasper County an affordable place to live?
- Jasper County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jasper County?
- The median home value in Jasper County is $244k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jasper County?
- Median household income in Jasper County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jasper County?
- Median gross rent in Jasper County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jasper County safe?
- Jasper County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2147/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2405/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jasper County?
- Jasper County averages 83°F in July and 50°F in January, with 51.5 in of annual precipitation and about 239 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jasper County?
- Public-school quality in Jasper County is above average, scoring better than 87% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jasper County?
- The average one-way commute in Jasper County is 28 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)