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Centenary, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
453 Population 482/sq mi density
$13,313 Median Income $10,105 per capita
$168,100 Home Value $285,814 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,343 Violent Crime/100K 10,097 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,343 violent crimes/100K (254% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Centenary, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$13,313
82% below
$10,105 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
40% below
Zillow: $285,814
Violent Crime
1,343/100K
254% above
10,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
45.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
53% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Centenary Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
18%
Home Value
60%
Poverty
369%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
354%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centenary a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centenary residents earn a median household income of $13,313 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centenary is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,814. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Centenary reports 1,343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 254% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,097/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Centenary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centenary 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 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population453
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$13,313
Per Capita$10,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.7%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

F
Home Value$168,100
Rent
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$285,814
Housing Units215
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,343/100K
Property10,097/100K

Health

Obesity49.2%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,732/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation56 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband41.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Centenary was built in 1981.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.