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Arkwright, SC
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Arkwright, SC
At a Glance
How Arkwright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arkwright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arkwright a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arkwright residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,135. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arkwright is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $901/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Arkwright reports 966 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 154% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,445/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Arkwright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arkwright has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.