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Blenheim, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marlboro County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
46 Population 71/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $28,957 per capita
$142,500 Home Value $115,790 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,260 Violent Crime/100K 4,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,260 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blenheim, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,667
11% below
$28,957 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
49% below
Zillow: $115,790
Violent Crime
1,260/100K
232% above
4,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Blenheim Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blenheim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blenheim a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blenheim residents earn a median household income of $66,667 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,957. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blenheim is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,790. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Blenheim reports 1,260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,245/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Blenheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blenheim has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population46
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$28,957
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$115,790
Housing Units38
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,260/100K
Property4,245/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation114 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Blenheim was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.