Florence, South Carolina
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 9% of US places
- top 8% for property tax rate
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 1% for property crime
Florence is a mid-size city in South Carolina with about 40,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include property tax rate, commute time, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.6 in
muggy 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US places
Home Value$176k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$868better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.44%better than 92% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax7.50%better than 45% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.25%better than 44% of US places
Unemployment4.8%better than 41% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.6 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US places
Sunny Days263 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 11% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.3better than 36% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 22% of US places
School Quality57.4better than 49% of US places
Violent Crime3678/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime5575/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population39,93197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)42.6%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)50.3%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance89 mibetter than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.8%better than 25% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.57better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 9% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Florence an affordable place to live?
- Florence is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Florence?
- The median home value in Florence is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Florence?
- Median household income in Florence is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Florence?
- Median gross rent in Florence is $868 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Florence safe?
- Florence is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3678/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 5575/100k.
- What is the weather like in Florence?
- Florence averages 82°F in July and 46°F in January, with 49.6 in of annual precipitation and about 263 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Florence?
- Public-school quality in Florence is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Florence?
- The average one-way commute in Florence is 19 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)