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Calhoun Falls, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,897 Population 560/sq mi density
$35,527 Median Income $22,365 per capita
$62,500 Home Value $109,715 Zillow
$476 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,527 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, $476/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun Falls, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,527
53% below
$22,365 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
78% below
Zillow: $109,715
Median Rent
$476/mo
59% below
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
732/100K
93% above
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Calhoun Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
22%
Rent
41%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
193%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calhoun Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calhoun Falls residents earn a median household income of $35,527 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calhoun Falls is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,715. Median rent is $476/month, with 31.8% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Calhoun Falls reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K. The murder rate is 104.6/100K.

Education

10.5% of adults in Calhoun Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calhoun Falls has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,897
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,527
Per Capita$22,365
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$476
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$109,715
Housing Units943
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent732/100K
Property1,621/100K
Murder104.6/100K
Assault628/100K
Burglary575/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation525 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Calhoun Falls was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.