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Blackville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County
Blackville, SC
At a Glance
How Blackville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blackville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blackville residents earn a median household income of $26,100 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,003. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackville is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,958. Median rent is $966/month, with 31.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Blackville reports 1,048 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 176% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,925/100K. The murder rate is 91.2/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Blackville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.