South Carolina
Ehrhardt is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 416. Residents earn $33,984 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ehrhardt receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Ehrhardt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ehrhardt is $33,984, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ehrhardt is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ehrhardt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,662 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Ehrhardt enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,984 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,522 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 307 |
| County GDP | $510M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.93% |
| Commute Time | 69.2 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,087 |
| Census Median Rent | $593 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.93% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 15,722/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,661.6/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 570.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,091.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0985°N, 81.0138°W |
| County FIPS | 45009 |
Winner: Democrat by 15.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 69.2 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |