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Florence, SC

South Carolina · Florence County · Florence Metro

Florence is a mid-size city in South Carolina with a population of 40,205. Residents earn $56,433 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
40,205 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$56,433 Median Income $33,725 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $219,728 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,188 Violent Crime/100K 6,631 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,433 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,188 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,433
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $189,800
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 1,188/100K
213% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.9%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $922
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40,205
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 43%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,433
Per Capita$33,725
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$9,981M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$922
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$219,728
Housing Units19,161
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,188/100K
Property6,631/100K
Murder18.6/100K
Assault938/100K
Burglary1,031/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured12.3%
Smoking15.0%
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score4.52

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.9%
EV Stations18
Libraries7

Is Florence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Florence receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Florence offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Florence is $56,433, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Florence is $189,800, 33% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $922 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 1,188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,631 per 100,000, 238% above the national average.

Education

29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Florence enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Florence has a population of 40,205 with a density of 1,620 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.5% female and 45.5% male. The city is predominantly Black (49.5%), with 43.1% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents. 6.6% of the population are veterans. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

40,205
Total Population
1,620
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
20.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Florence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish 3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Florence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Florence is $56,433, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,725 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,017, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,740 business establishments, including 341 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Florence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,433
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$66,914
Gini Index0.485 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,740
County GDP$9,981M

Business (County)

Restaurants341
Healthcare438
Retail674
Manufacturing96

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,661
24% below US avg
Cost of Living93.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Florence is $189,800, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,728, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $922 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $953 for a one-bedroom to $1,117 for a two-bedroom apartment. 59.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 19,161 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. The average annual property tax is $2,661 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 32.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,800
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$219,728
Median List Price$308,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$308,000
$/Sq Ft$129
Homes Sold38
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops15.7%
Inventory242

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$922
21% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,317
Rent Burden32.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$948
1 Bedroom$953
2 Bedrooms$1,117
3 Bedrooms$1,434
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.7%
Owner-Occupied59.7%
Renter-Occupied40.3%
Housing Units19,161
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,661
24% below US avg
Effective Rate1.40%
In Florence, 40.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 38.8% have high blood pressure. 15.0% are current smokers. 15.3% report binge drinking. 29.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.5% experience frequent mental distress. 12.3% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,011. The dentist ratio is 1:1,688. 53.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.0 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5
5.8
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
7.9
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
1.7
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
57.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.7
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
120.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Florence vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure38.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.1%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured12.3%
43% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,011
Dentists1:1,688
Mental Health1:332
Checkup Rate81.1%
Premature Death14,827/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access53.6%
Healthcare Facilities438
Florence has a violent crime rate of 1,188 per 100,000 residents, 213% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 937.8 per 100,000, robbery at 154.1, rape at 77.1. The murder rate is 18.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,631 per 100,000, 238% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,072, burglary at 1,031, vehicle theft at 529 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Florence receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Florence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,187.6/100K
213% above US avg
Murder18.6/100K
195% above US avg
Rape77.1/100K
Robbery154.1/100K
Assault937.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,631.2/100K
238% above US avg
Burglary1,030.8/100K
Theft5,071.7/100K
Vehicle Theft528.7/100K
Arson10.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
Traffic Accidents7,677
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Florence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Coordinates34.1789°N, 79.7922°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFlorence County County
Nearest AirportFlorence Regional (FLO)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %64.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 137 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 81 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 136 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 86 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 141 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 86 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 86 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 86 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 132 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 130 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 141 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 130 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 128 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 136 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 72 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 49 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 145 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 143 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 130 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 112 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 123 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 178 km
2018 Florence Category 2 130 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 105 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 195 km
2011 Irene Category 1 285 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 209 km
2004 Alex Category 1 247 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 132 km
2004 Charley Category 1 108 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 171 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 255 km
1999 Irene Category 1 207 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 193 km
1996 Fran Category 3 151 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 169 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 89 km
1986 Charley Category 1 294 km
1985 Bob Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 970 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 53 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 53 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 78 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 73 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 80 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 24 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 16 km 0
Nov 14, 2008 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 76 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 57 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 70 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 95 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 65 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,124 95 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 62 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 61 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 79 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,920 85 km
2002 MONKEY FACE 1,906 94 km
1998 981406 1,892 56 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.7").

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Florence is located in Florence County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 53.3% of the vote, a 8-point margin. 82.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 18 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 438 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.3%
D 45.3%

Winner: Republican by 8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
Traffic Accidents7,677
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below US avg
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+13.4%
School Test Score4.52
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Total Area20.9 sq mi
CountyFlorence County County

Services

Broadband Access82.9%
Avg Download Speed167.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed35.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations18
Alt Fuel Stations21
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities438
Restaurants341
Retail Stores674

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home10.1%
Average costs for common services in Florence. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $234 ($141–$375)
Specialist Visit $328 ($187–$515)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($94–$328)
Emergency Room Visit $2,061 ($750–$4,685)
Dental Cleaning $122 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling $234 ($141–$375)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $281 ($141–$469)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $562 ($375–$937)
Battery Replacement $187 ($94–$328)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair $375 ($141–$750)
HVAC System Install $6,559 ($3,748–$11,244)
Roof Repair $937 ($375–$1,874)
Roof Replacement $8,433 ($5,154–$14,055)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,406 ($469–$3,280)
Divorce (Contested) $14,055 ($4,685–$28,110)
DUI Defense $4,685 ($1,874–$9,370)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,406 ($750–$2,811)
Will Preparation $469 ($187–$937)
Trust Preparation $2,343 ($937–$4,685)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($70–$234)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$122)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.84 ($2.81–$5.15)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.28 ($2.34–$4.69)
Loaf of Bread $3.56 ($2.34–$5.15)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.22 ($2.81–$6.09)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.15 ($3.75–$7.03)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75–$234)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($37–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70–$469)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,874 ($1,124–$3,280)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.50–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$234)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,124 ($562–$2,343)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $937 ($469–$1,874)
After-School Care (Monthly) $375 ($187–$656)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $937 ($375–$2,343)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,713 ($4,685–$28,110)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $281 ($141–$469)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($94–$375)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$861
Toddler$801
Preschool$784
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$596
Toddler$596
Preschool$577
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Florence County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 9,696 551 $60,494 0.98
Retail Trade 8,523 677 $34,166 1.24
Manufacturing 7,773 147 $72,258 1.37
Accommodation & Food Services 7,572 367 $21,517 1.21
Administrative & Waste Services 4,178 244 $35,857 1.03
Transportation & Warehousing 3,256 118 $44,986 1.12
Wholesale Trade 2,757 164 $69,592 1.02
Professional & Technical Services 2,132 292 $77,289 0.45
Construction 1,908 232 $69,892 0.53
Other Services 1,585 289 $42,813 0.76
Finance & Insurance 1,503 210 $82,407 0.54
Management of Companies 1,430 24 $75,782 1.23
Real Estate 795 143 $54,132 0.74
Information & Technology 533 48 $74,994 0.41
Arts & Entertainment 453 42 $22,722 0.39
Educational Services 399 38 $27,964 0.28
Utilities 183 12 $110,354 0.70
Agriculture & Forestry 162 30 $58,008 0.29
Mining & Oil/Gas 39 6 $52,481 0.15
Unclassified 2 0 $24,132 0.02

Colleges & Universities in Florence

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Francis Marion University Public · Graduate 4,628 82.2% $11,170 $21,544
Florence-Darlington Technical College Public · Associate 4,040 $4,900 $6,772
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence Private For-Profit · Certificate 346

Hospitals in Florence

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE Acute Care Hospitals 3/5 Yes (843) 777-2900
MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals 2/5 Yes (843) 674-2500

Schools in Florence

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Florence High High 1,807 102 17.7:1
South Florence High High 1,643 100 16.4:1
Wilson High High 1,365 93 14.7:1
Southside Middle Middle 1,100 72 15.3:1
John W. Moore Middle Middle 1,044 64 16.3:1
Delmae Heights Elementary Elementary 981 58 16.9:1
McLaurin Elementary Elementary 957 62 15.4:1
Williams Middle Middle 836 54 15.5:1
Henry L. Sneed Middle Middle 693 53 13.1:1
Virtus Academy of South Carolina (Charter) Other 614 46 13.3:1
Carver Elementary Elementary 570 41 13.9:1
Lucy T. Davis Elementary Elementary 564 41 13.8:1
Greenwood Elementary Elementary 542 39 13.9:1
Royall Elementary Elementary 478 38 12.6:1
North Vista Elementary Elementary 464 49 9.5:1
Briggs Elementary Elementary 434 32 13.6:1
Savannah Grove Elementary Elementary 432 29 14.9:1
Henry Timrod Elementary Elementary 282 24 11.8:1
Wallace Gregg Elementary Elementary 278 19 14.6:1
Theodore Lester Elementary Elementary 265 27 9.8:1
Child Development Center at Woods Road 188 17 11.1:1
R.N. Beck Child Development Center 163 13 12.5:1
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Charter) Elementary 54
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Radio Stations near Florence

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Baha'i WLGI 90.9 FM baha'i AAC+ 128 kbps

National Parks Near Florence

16 national parks and monuments found near Florence.

ParkTypeFee
Cheraw State Park State Park Free
Congaree National Park National Park Free
Goodale State Park State Park Free
Huntington Beach State Park State Park Free
Kitfield Park State Park Free
Lee State Park State Park Free
Little Pee Dee State Park State Park Free
Long Bluff State Park State Park Free
Lumber River State Park State Park Free
Lumber State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Myrtle Beach State Park State Park Free
Poinsett State Park State Park Free
Santee State Park State Park Free
Warwick Mill Bay State Natural Area State Park Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park Free
Woods Bay State Park State Park Free

Museums in Florence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
SCIENCESOUTHSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8436795353$584,950
FLORENCE MUSEUM OF ART SCIENCE & HISTORYART MUSEUM8436623351$297,097
FLORENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$3,021
AIR & MISSLE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE PEE DEECHILDREN'S MUSEUM
DOOLEY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8436611362
SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT OFF AND HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM
WAR BETWEEN STATES MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8436691266

Libraries in Florence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM509 SOUTH DARGAN STREET0.0544,045
DARLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM204 N. MAIN STREET0.0263,080

Farmers Markets in Florence

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Center Farmers Market369 West Cheves Street01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes
Pee Dee State Farmers Market2513 West Lucas Street01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013Mon: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Tue: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-6:0Visit

Hotels in Florence

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baymont Inn and Suites
Best Western
Comfort Inn
Country Inn & Suites
Courtyard
Days Inn
Days Inn
Hampton
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Homewood Suites by Hilton Florence
Hotel Florence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Howard Johnson
Hyatt Place Florence / Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Florence
Quality Inn and Suites
Springhill Suites
Staybridge Suites Florence - Center
Townplace Suites
Townplace Suites
Tru by Hilton Florence I-95

Restaurants in Florence

96 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1720 Burger Bar
92 Go
Angry Chicken 'o Fish
Antojitos Mexican Cuisine
Baja Joe's
Bamboo Garden
Bazen's Country Buffet
Bird's Nest
BTJ Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cain's Bar-B-Q
Chili's
China King
Chuck E. Cheese's
Cibo
Cicis
Cracker Barrel
Creekside
Crumbl Cookies
Da Massimo
Dash-N-Dogz
Dizzy Crab
Eliza's Vegan Cafe
Flavors of India
Golden Corral
Golden Crown
Hibachi Grill
Holt Bros. BBQ
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Huddle House
IHOP
Jonah Indian Kitchen
Julia Bell's
Jumpin' J's
King's Lite Express
Konnichiwa
Labamba Mexican
Little China
Long Grain Cafe
LongHorn Steakhouse
Lui's Chinese Bistro
Magnolia Wok
Maryland Fried Chicken
Mellow Mushroom
Mi Tierra San Jose
Midori
Miguel's Grill
Miyabi Jr
Miyami Japanese Steakhouse
Monarcas Mexican Restauarant
New China Buffet
Notch 8
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Palapas Don Jose
Palmetto Subs
Palmetto Subs
Peach Cobbler Factory
Peking
Pho' An Vietnamese Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Primo Pizza
Quincy's Family Steakhouse
Red Bone Alley
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Salsa y Limon
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
Shoney's
Starfire Grill
Stephano's Italian Restaurant
Takoyaki
Taqueria y Antojitos El Cacheton
Taquiera Veracruz
Tasty Crab House
Tasty Wings and Seafood
Texas Roadhouse
Thai House II
The Hideout Ramen + Boba Tea
The Lost Cajun
Tokyo Express
Townhouse Restaurant
Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Co.
US Wings and Deli
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
Wholly Smokin'
Why Not Wings?
Woodstone Barbecue
Zapatas

Cafes in Florence

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First of the Month Eatery
Lula's
Lula's Coffee
Meow Tea
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks

Cinemas in Florence

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Julia 4
Julia Cinemas
Swamp Fox Cinemas

Theatres in Florence

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Florence Little Theatre
Francis Marion Performing Arts Center

Monuments in Florence

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mark Twain
Railroad

Clinics in Florence

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Encompass Health
HopeHealth
Mcleod West
US #1068289903

Dentists in Florence

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bright Start Dental
CAROLINA REGIONAL DENTAL
Florence Dentistry Co
George P. Economy General Dentistry
Padgett Allen & Cates Dentists
Sexton Dental Clinic
US #9181612033

Veterinaries in Florence

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Companion Veterinary Care Center

Bus Stations in Florence

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound

Gas Stations in Florence

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breaker's
C Mart
Circle K
Exxon
Exxon
Exxon
Exxon
Harris Teeter Gas Station
Kangaroo Express
Murphy Express
Murphy USA
Murphy USA
On The Loop
Phoenix Mart
RaceWay
Sam's Club
Shell
Shell
TA
Walmart

Banks in Florence

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank
First Federal
PNC Bank
SAFE Federal Credit Union
Southern State Bank
SouthState Bank
Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Florence

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Florence Mall
Hallmark Square Shopping Center
Magnolia Mall

Gyms in Florence

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Worldwide Ladies Only Gym
Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Florence

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Florence Country Club

Breweries in Florence

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seminar BrewingBreweries, Brewery Tours, Tours, Food & Drink1945 W Palmetto St8436659200Visit
Southern Hops Brewing CompanyAmerican Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery911 Sunset Acres Ln8432602856Visit

Nursing Homes in Florence

7 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
COMMANDER NURSING CENTER
4438 PAMPLICO HIGHWAY
For profit - Corporation 163 151 5/5 3/5 4/5 8436693502
SOUTHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER
722 SOUTH DARGAN STREET
For profit - Corporation 88 83 5/5 3/5 4/5 8436694403
HERITAGE HOME OF FLORENCE INC
515 SOUTH WARLEY STREET
For profit - Corporation 132 121 3/5 4/5 3/5 8436624573
HONORAGE NURSING CENTER
1207 NORTH CASHUA ROAD
For profit - Corporation 88 79 3/5 4/5 3/5 8436656172
FAITH HEALTHCARE CENTER
617 WEST MARION STREET
For profit - Corporation 104 92 2/5 3/5 2/5 8436699958
FLORENCE REHAB & NURSING CENTER
133 WEST CLARKE ROAD
For profit - Corporation 88 82 2/5 2/5 3/5 8436694374
PRESBYTERIAN HOME OF SC - FLORENCE
2350 W LUCAS STREET
Non profit - Corporation 44 19 8436652222

Pharmacies in Florence

25 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
BI-LO - 550 500 PAMPLICO HIGHWAY 843-292-1505
CAROLINA HEALTH CARE PHARMACY 506 EAST CHEVES STREET 843-413-4130
CVS - 2353 800 PAMPLICO HIGHWAY 843-292-0621
CVS - 4071 733 SOUTH IRBY STREET 843-665-4475
CVS - 5470 3210 EAST PALMETTO STREET 843-662-3740
CVS - 7300 2501 2ND LOOP ROAD 843-667-0134
CVS - 7609 3306 WEST PALMETTO STREET 843-317-9365
FLORENCE PHARMACY 123 SOUTH DARGAN STREET 843-669-6389
KJ'S MARKET IGA - 59 2300 PAMPLICO HIGHWAY 843-468-9803
KMART 2011 HOFFMEYER ROAD 843-669-2492
LONG'S DRUGS - FLORENCE 600 EAST PALMETTO STREET 843-656-0390
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OUTPATIENT PHARMACY 555 EAST CHEVES STREET 843-777-2784
MEDICINE MART 1337 SOUTH IRBY STREET 843-667-0759
MOSS PHARMACY 804 2ND LOOP ROAD 843-665-0289
OMNICARE OF FLORENCE 3203 WEST PALMETTO STREET 843-665-8332
PHARMACY EXPRESS DRUGSTORE 209 SOUTH GRIFFIN STREET 843-665-9199
PIGGLY WIGGLY - 55 500 2ND LOOP ROAD 843-662-4948
PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY SERVICES 2213 WEST PALMETTO STREET 843-665-4051
RITE AID - 11623 1825 WEST PALMETTO STREET 843-662-8776
RITE AID - 11624 204 WEST PINE STREET 843-629-9440
TARGET 2791 DAVID H MCLEOD BOULEVARD 843-667-6891
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2703 2014 SOUTH IRBY STREET 843-292-0307
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 630 230 NORTH BELTLINE DRIVE 843-664-0909
WALGREENS - 7155 1500 SOUTH IRBY STREET 843-629-8427
WALGREENS - 7626 2498 2ND LOOP ROAD 843-317-1233

EV Charging Stations in Florence

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Magnolia Mall - Tesla Supercharger2701 David H McLeod BlvdTesla18TESLApublic
Florence, SC - North Williston Road - Tesla Supercharger3390 North Williston RoadTesla16TESLApublic
Walmart 630 Florence230 N Beltline DriveElectrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES FLORENCE CHARGER 1-23390 N Williston RdChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES FLORENCE CHARGER 3-43390 N Williston RdChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES FLORENCE CHARGER 5-63390 N Williston RdChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic
King Cadillac Buick GMC1700 W EVANS STEV Connect2J1772COMBOpublic
Duke Energy1601 W Lucas StNon-Networked2J1772private
Duke Energy1755 Mechanicsville BlvdNon-Networked1J1772private
FDTC AUTO CENTER2715 W. Lucas St.ChargePoint Network1J1772public
Five Star Nissan - Florence311 N Cashua DrNon-Networked1J1772public
Hilton Garden Inn - Florence2671 Hospitality BlvdNon-Networked2J1772public
Hilton Garden Inn - Florence, SC2671 Hospitality BlvdEV Connect2J1772public
Holiday Inn Express and Suites2101 Florence Harllee BlvdNon-Networked1public
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel Florence - Tesla Destination3450 W Radio DrTesla Destination2TESLApublic
Pee Dee Farmers Market2513 W Lucas StNon-Networked2J1772public
Tru By Hilton Florence I-95 - Tesla Destination2140 W Lucas StTesla Destination2TESLApublic

Cell Towers in Florence

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Sardis site 1238 TIMMONS ROADTOWER111
3.1 MI SW OF PAMPLICO 1.6 MI W OF RT 164TOWER98
3.1 MI SW OF PAMPLICO 1.6 MI W OF RT 164TOWER98
Pamplico site 100YDS EAST ON ALLEN RD. (PAMPLICO)TOWER98
107 THIRD STREETTOWER88
107 THIRD STREETTOWER88
DT Florence site 161 BLACK CREEK RDTOWER84
161 BLACK CREEK RDTOWER84
161 BLACK CREEK RDTOWER84
Oakdale site Spring Hill Road (196407183 Oakdale)TOWER79

Fire Stations in Florence

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Florence Fire Department324 W Evans STCareer843-665-3231
Howe Spring Fire Rescue4395 S Irby STMostly volunteer843-669-4196
West Florence Volunteer Fire Department3379 Pineneedles RDMostly volunteer843-665-8857
Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Company103 N Williamson RDMostly volunteer843-662-2050

Power Plants Near Florence

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
FLORENCE MILLWOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS221117-79.6OP
RANKIN SOLAR CENTER, LLCSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-79.7OP
MCCORMICK SOLARSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-79.7T
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY SOLARSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-79.8OP

Bridges in Florence

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196731260,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196639660,900F
CulvertConcrete19273834,300F
CulvertConcrete19273834,300F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196716030,450F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196616030,450F
Tee BeamConcrete193813223,200P
SlabConcrete198618021,900G
CulvertConcrete continuous19242121,700F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198065920,600F
SlabConcrete198012020,600F
SlabConcrete197715020,600G
Tee BeamConcrete193718020,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196719818,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196719818,800F
Tee BeamConcrete196618018,800F
CulvertConcrete continuous19242118,800F
Tee BeamConcrete196618018,800F
CulvertConcrete continuous19242118,800F
SlabConcrete198218018,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous199744517,600G
CulvertConcrete19303217,600G
SlabConcrete continuous200790016,400G
SlabConcrete continuous19959016,200G
SlabConcrete continuous19959016,200G
CulvertConcrete19673215,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196728415,450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196728415,450F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous201227215,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197021314,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197021314,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197325813,600F
Tee BeamConcrete19378813,500P
SlabConcrete192113012,100F
CulvertConcrete19502311,500G
SlabConcrete continuous20231009,800G
SlabPrestressed concrete19881209,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19672469,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19672808,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19674508,200F
SlabConcrete continuous20201406,300G
SlabConcrete20191405,000G
SlabConcrete1961302,500F
SlabConcrete1965105800F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1974268750F

Correctional Facilities in Florence

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
PALMER PRE-RELEASE CENTER2012 PISGAH RDSTATE238292OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Florence

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Florence, SC805 East Day StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Florence

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE - DARLINGTON1100 CHESTERFIELD LUMBER DRDARLINGTON
CHARLES INGRAM LUMBER CO INC4930 PLANER RDFLORENCE
DUPONT TEIJIN FILMS6901 DUPONT RDFLORENCE
NUCOR CORPORATION - DARLINGTON PLANT300 STEEL MILL RDDARLINGTON
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO1 N SECOND STDARLINGTON

Airports Near Florence

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Florence Regional AirportFLOMedium Airport
Lumberton Regional AirportLBTMedium Airport
Shaw Air Force BaseSSCMedium Airport
Adams AirportSmall Airport
Avinger FieldSmall Airport
Bermuda High GliderportSmall Airport
Branhams AirportSmall Airport
Brown FieldSmall Airport
Buie FieldSmall Airport
Byrd FieldSmall Airport
Cheraw Municipal Airport/Lynch Bellinger FieldHCWSmall Airport
Chicken Coop AirportSmall Airport
Clio Crop Care AirportSmall Airport
Cockfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Conway Horry County AirportSmall Airport
Curry AirportSmall Airport
Dabbs AirportSmall Airport
Darlington County AirportSmall Airport
Dillon County AirportDLLSmall Airport
E T FieldSmall Airport
Flying O AirportSmall Airport
Flying W AirportSmall Airport
Graham AirportSmall Airport
Hall FieldSmall Airport
Hartsville Regional AirportHVSSmall Airport
Hemingway Stuckey AirportSmall Airport
Huggins Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Ja FieldSmall Airport
Jordan AirportSmall Airport
Lake City Municipal Airport - CJ Evans FieldSmall Airport
Lamar AirportSmall Airport
Laurinburg Maxton AirportMXESmall Airport
Lee County Butters FieldSmall Airport
Marion County AirportSmall Airport
Marlboro County Jetport - H E Avent Field AirportBTNSmall Airport
Mc Kay AirportSmall Airport
Mynatt FieldSmall Airport
Pageland AirportSmall Airport
Palmetto Air Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Pocotaligo AirportSmall Airport
Price AirportSmall Airport
Richmond County AirportSmall Airport
Robert F Swinnie AirportADRSmall Airport
Santee Cooper Regional AirportSmall Airport
Sumter AirportSUMSmall Airport
Tallon FieldSmall Airport
Toms Creek AirportSmall Airport
Weaver FieldSmall Airport
Wild Irish Rose AirportSmall Airport
Williamsburg Regional AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Florence

16 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Coward Police Department
Florence County Sheriff's Office
Florence County Sheriff's Office - Detention Center
Florence Police Club House
Florence Police Department
Florence Police Department Patrol Division North Region Headquarters
Florence Police Department Patrol Division South Region Headquarters
Florence Police Neighborhood Resource Center
Florence Police Substation
Francis Marion University Campus Police
Pamplico Police Department
Quimby Police Department
South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 5 Post B
South Carolina Transport Police District 5 Office
Timmonsville Police Department
US Marshal's Service

Grocery Stores in Florence

95 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
1832 LucasConvenience Store1832 W Lucas St
2nd Loop #179Convenience Store1327 2nd Loop Rd
365 Stores 118Convenience Store717 2nd Loop Rd
ALDI 66049 66049Supermarket2367 David H McLeod Blvd
ALDI 66076Supermarket1814 S Irby St
Anay LLCConvenience Store3154 S Cashua Dr
Breakers 179Convenience Store2074 W Evans St
Busy Corner #1Convenience Store728 S Cashua Dr
C-martConvenience Store2015 S Irby St
Chinatown MarketGrocery Store1358 S Irby St
Circle K 2708913Convenience Store220 N Cashua Dr
Circle K 2723138Convenience Store2701 S Irby St
City Center Farmers Market 02Farmers and Markets200 Sanborn St
Convenience CornerConvenience Store1315 Pamplico Hwy
Cruisers IIConvenience Store304 E Palmetto St
Cruizers 1Convenience Store1017 W Darlington St
Cruizers VllConvenience Store1524 W Palmetto St
Cruizers XlllConvenience Store701 N Cashua Dr
CVS Pharmacy 2353Other800 Pamplico Hwy
CVS Pharmacy 4071Other733 S Irby St
CVS Pharmacy 7300Other2501 2nd Loop Rd
CVS Pharmacy 7609Other3306 W Palmetto St
DOLLAR GENERAL 7486Other842 S Irby St
DOLLAR GENERAL 10956Other3315 W Palmetto St
Dollar General 11944Other3040 Alligator Rd
Dollar General 30385Other2703 Dawsey Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 3054Other370 N Cashua Dr
Dollar General 7783Other2051 2nd Loop Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 7873Other2604 S Irby St
DOLLAR GENERAL 9133Other3311 E Palmetto St
Dollar Tree 1067Other2100 S Irby St
Dollar Tree 486Other2558 David H McLeod Blvd
Dollar Tree 6665Other945 S Irby St
DOLLARTREE 10285Other204 W Pine St
El ParaisoConvenience Store3334 W Palmetto St
Ellerbe Vegetable FarmsFarmers and Markets3604 Oliver Rd
Family Dollar 2866Other2838 W Palmetto St
Family Dollar 5996Other233 W Lucas St
Five Points Seafood MarketSpecialty Store1812 W Palmetto St
Florence Save A Lot 21326Supermarket310 N Dargan St
Flowers Bakery Outlet 412Convenience Store834 S Irby St
FOOD LION 927Supermarket3208 W Palmetto St
FOOD LION 2242Supermarket500 Pamplico Hwy
FOOD LION 926Supermarket3219 W PALMETTO ST
FOOD LION 98Supermarket1307 W 2ND LOOP RD
Food Lion LLC 2261Supermarket1945 W Palmetto St
Global MarketConvenience Store2490 Alligator Rd
HARRIS TEETER 124Super Store1930 W Palmetto St
Harris Vegetable FarmFarmers and Markets3185 Edith Way
I 95 ExxonConvenience Store1901 W Lucas St
Ingram Street GroceryConvenience Store724 W Ingram St
Kj's Market-Ebenezer 669Super Store525 S Ebenezer Rd
Kruzers XixConvenience Store1904 W Evans St
Kruzers XviiiConvenience Store1825 Cherokee Rd
LambsFarmers and Markets419 2nd Loop Rd
LAMBS PRODUCEFarmers and Markets2513 W Lucas St
Lucky Spot 179Convenience Store1102 W Evans St
Mobil Mart 1Convenience Store2024 W Lucas St
Murphy Express 8737Convenience Store111 N Beltline Dr
Murphy USA 7146Convenience Store2010 S Irby St
Murphy USA 7932Convenience Store411 Pamplico Hwy
Ole Timey Meats FlorenceOther2241 W Palmetto St
On The GoConvenience Store3011 Alligator Rd
On The GoConvenience Store305 Pamplico Hwy
On The GoConvenience Store221 W Darlington St
On The LoopConvenience Store1301 2nd Loop Rd
Pamplico JunctionConvenience Store400 Pamplico Hwy
Piggly Wiggly 161Supermarket221 Cherokee Rd
Pilot Travel Center 337Convenience Store2015 W Lucas St
Piyu MartConvenience Store225 W Lucas St
PMG PM 94Convenience Store2698 David H McLeod Blvd
Q's City Mart 1Convenience Store719 W Darlington St
Quick Stop MarketConvenience Store3513 Pine Needles Rd
Raceway 957Convenience Store1801 W Lucas St
Refuel 1030Convenience Store1419 S Irby St
Refuel 1031Convenience Store2401 W Palmetto St
Refuel 1068Convenience Store3102 Hoffmeyer Rd
Refuel 1069Convenience Store1415 S Cashua Dr
Sam's Club 6571Super Store200 N Beltline Dr
Shree Ganesh 11 LlcConvenience Store233 N Coit St
Shreeji Charan LlcConvenience Store247 N Irby St
Southern Produce And PlantsSpecialty Store2513 W Lucas St
Star BazaarGrocery Store1603 W Palmetto St
Stevenson's ProduceSpecialty Store2513 W Lucas St
Sumter Street GrocerySupermarket701-703 W Sumter St
TARGET STORE T-1452Super Store2791 David H McLeod Blvd
Tienda Mexicana Veracruz 1Convenience Store1521 S Irby St
Tommy Food MartConvenience Store320 S Irby St
WALGREEN 7155Other1500 S Irby St
WALGREEN 7626Other2498 2nd Loop Rd
Walmart 2703Super Store2014 S IRBY ST
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3638Super Store804 S Cashua Dr
Walmart Supercenter 630Super Store230 N Beltline Dr
West Indies Market LLCConvenience Store2415 2nd Loop Rd
Yana Food MartConvenience Store2819 W Palmetto St

Post Offices in Florence

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Federal Station Post Office401 West Evans Street
Main Post Office1901 West Evans Street
South Florence Post Office

Treatment Centers in Florence

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Chrysalis CenterSubstance Abuse843-665-9349
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services - Florence Cnty Commission on AODASubstance Abuse843-665-9349
Florence Treatment SpecialistsSubstance Abuse843-206-0840
HopeHealth IncBoth843-667-9414
Pee Dee Mental Health Center - Florence County ClinicMental Health843-317-4073
South Carolina Vocational RehabSubstance Abuse843-662-9378
Starting Point of Florence PCSubstance Abuse843-673-9320

DOL Wage Violations in Florence

123 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $2,204,830 in back wages owed to 2,081 employees.

123
Violations
$2,204,830
Back Wages Owed
2,081
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Florence Dist. #1 Wilson H.S. (main case) SIGNIFICANT 29506 1 $282,232 $1,111 254
Carolina Insulation SIGNIFICANT 29501 1 $179,597 $5,612 32
Walkup Electrical Construction (North Vista) SIGNIFICANT 29501 1 $161,931 $7,041 23
FBI CONSTRUCTION INC SIGNIFICANT 29502 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 1 $138,432 $725 191
J.D. Johnson SIGNIFICANT 29505 1 $123,380 $12,338 10
Tender Care Health Care SIGNIFICANT 29501 1 $113,840 $949 120
San Jose's Tacos & Tequila 29501 1 $89,254 $4,250 21
Swanson Services 29501 1 $86,677 $17,335 5
Gene's Residential Care #1 29501 2 $82,984 $10,373 8
Burgess Residential Care Facility 29505 1 $64,010 $12,802 5
J.D. Johnson & Sons Mail Haul 29505 1 $60,601 $10,100 6
Woodrow Johnson and Sons Mail Haul 29502 1 $59,638 $4,970 12
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority 29506 2 $57,227 $454 126
Alston Wilkes Society 29501 2 $50,286 $1,571 32
Miller's Amoco/Miller's Foreign Car Service 29501 1 $32,448 $2,163 15
Aiken Services of FLorence 29505 1 $29,284 $1,273 23
Rivers Plumbing & Electric 29501 2 $27,338 $2,734 10
76878 - MEDSTAR MEDICAL TRANSPORT [OSHA] 29501 Ambulance Services 1 $25,522 $638 40
NAPA Auto Parts (Store 204) 29501 1 $25,354 $2,817 9
Foremost Pipeline Construction 29501 1 $25,350 $1,102 23
Land and Development Services 29501 1 $24,641 $1,297 19
5 Star Tuning 29501 1 $23,900 $1,838 13
Hike Electric 29505 1 $20,737 $3,456 6
Paragon Enterprises 29501 1 $18,411 $1,151 16
IHOP #596 Dine Brands Global 29501 1 $18,232 $194 94
Medstar 29501 1 $15,998 $1,333 12
Dr. Larry Rabon M.D., PA 29506 1 $14,135 $3,534 4
White Swan Cleaners (Main Plant) 29501 1 $13,995 $933 15
Home Smart 29501 1 $13,381 $892 15
Thomas Lawn Service 29501 1 $13,246 $1,325 10
Lawn Dynamics 29501 1 $12,528 $835 15
BB&T/ Specialized Lending Group IT 29501 1 $12,314 $3,078 4
Thunderbird Country Buffet 29501 1 $11,886 $594 20
Lark Storage 29506 1 $11,880 $914 13
Huddle House 29501 2 $11,174 $140 80
Herring Masonry 29501 1 $11,020 $1,378 8
Nightingales Nursing and Attendants 29501 1 $10,681 $971 11
ATLANTA BREAD CO 29501 Food Service Contractors 1 $10,015 $303 33
Howard Johnson Inn Wyndham Hotels 29501 1 $9,587 $3,196 3
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant 29501 1 $7,540 $7,540 1
Suncrest Residential Care Home 29501 1 $7,361 $566 13
Country Inn & Suites 29501 1 $7,250 $181 40
McKay Dry Wall 29501 1 $7,189 $553 13
Athletic Warehouse Shoes & Clothing (Flo.) 29501 1 $7,103 $1,776 4
Xpress Lube 29505 1 $6,607 $551 12
Florence County DSN 29506 1 $6,340 $792 8
Medical Transport Systems 29501 1 $6,336 $1,056 6
National Transport Ambulance Service 29501 1 $6,130 $361 17
Moe's Southwest Grill 29501 2 $5,920 $1,480 4
Holiday Inn IHG 29501 2 $5,805 $415 14

Churches & Religious Organizations in Florence

132 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
412 INITIATIVE874 COWARD ST
7FOURTEEN2802 MYRTLE DR
ABUNDANT FAITH WORSHIP CENTERPO BOX 13571
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL INC1425 CHEROKEE RD
ANGELS ALL AROUND MINISTRIES INC1922 N IRBY ST
ANSWERS CHURCH MINISTRIES4557 W BELMONT CIR
ANTIOCH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INCORPORATEDPO BOX 13678
ARIE PICKENS EDUCATIONAL CENTERPO BOX 677
BE TRANSFIGURED MINISTRIESPO BOX 5030
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH915 CHEROKEE RD
CENTER OF HOPE FOR ALL PEOPLE725 VENTURA CT
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH265 W CHEVES ST
CHARITY MINISTRY OF HOPEPO BOX 3012
CHRIST HAND OF MERCY APOSTOLIC CHURCH505 HICKORY GROVE CIR
CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITHRT 2 BOX 86
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE426 S CHURCH ST
COLLEGE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH1501 3RD LOOP RD
CROSSROADS CHURCH OF FLORENCEPO BOX 7299
CUMBERLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH163 S COIT ST
DISCIPLED VETERAN700 S CASHUA DR APT 19E
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH524 S EBENEZER RD
EMMANUEL MINISTRIES CHURCHPO BOX 13294
ENVOY INTERNATIONAL2211 AMBERLEIGH CT
ETHEL S PLACE INC2154 WOODMORE CIR
FAITH KINGDOM OUTREACHING MINISTRIESPO BOX 7462
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FLORENCE700 PARK AVE
FLORENCE CHAPTER MINISTRIESPO BOX 6462
FLORENCE CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 4923
FLORENCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH300 S IRBY ST
FLORENCE ISLAMIC CENTER INC160 N EDISTO DR
FREEDOM CHURCH1958 MCCLELLAN ST
FULL GOSPEL WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES1550 N WILLISTON RD
GARDEN CHURCH OF FLORENCE1381 CELEBRATION BLVD STE C
GBA SHIPS FLORENCE INC781 SAINT ANDREWS RD
GC2 MINISTRIES1812 BENJAMIN BLVD
GEMS CONNECTION MINISTRY5551 LIBERTY STREET
GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH INC3215 S CASHUA DR
GLOBAL DYNAMIC PRAYER CLUBPO BOX 4165
GODS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC600 DELAWARE RIVER DR
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PCA2301 2ND LOOP RD
GOSPEL LIGHT BIBLE CHURCH20075 IRBY ST
GOSPEL TEMPLE CHURCH INC3987 W PALMETTO ST
GRACE AND TRUTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH1476 E OLD MARION HWY
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH2400 3RD LOOP RD
GREATER ZION TABERNACLE INC265 S CHURCH ST
GREENWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH2401 CLAUSSEN RD
HEAVENLY HUGS517 JOHNS ST
HERES LIFE FLORENCE INC3358 W FOREST LAKE DR
HISTORIC PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST806 E PINE ST
HOFFMEYER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 3905
HOLY TEMPLE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY2829 BOARDWALK
HONEST DECEIVER MINISTRIES3441 CLAUDE DOUGLAS CIR
HOUSE OF GOD INSPIRITUALITY DIVINITY OF DIVINEPO BOX 1282
HOUSE OF UNITY APOSTOLIC MINISTRY INC1816 LAKE BLALOCK DR
HUMBLE LAMB CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPPO BOX 3115
IMMANUEL APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF CHRIST1121 E NATIONAL CEMETERY RD
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH306 CHEROKEE RD
INCARNATE WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH1900 2ND LOOP RD
INNER ROOM MINISTRY INC4237 FOUR SEASONS RD
INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST NETWORK INCPO BOX 12809
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH4820 PAMPLICO HWY
JADE BRIDGE1100 MELROSE AVE
JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION5150 JASSAMINE LN
JEFFERY E HARRIS MINISTRIES INC3304 SAWGRASS DR
JERRY RIVERS MINISTRIES INC4109 RODANTHE CIR
KING OF KINGS CHURCH OF GOD625 CANNON ST
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT MINISTRY4212 LAKE HARTWELL DR
KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE SC1420 S FLOYD CIR
LET GOD BREATHE522 W PALMETTO ST
LIFE CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIESPO BOX 12171
LIFESPRING APOSTOLIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE2145B HOFFMEYER RD
LOVE IN ACTION OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC2023 SOUTH IRBY ST SUITE 327
M938 MINISTRIES874 COWARD ST
MIKE COKER MINISTRIES1843 WALTER DR
MIRACLE DELIVERANCE FELLOWSHIP CHURCHPO BOX 5041
MISSING LINK STREET MINISTRY1023 N FIRETOWER RD
MIZPAH BAPTIST CHURCH233 N PRICE RD
MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH918 OAKLAND AVE
MT ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INCPO BOX 7595
MY BROTHERS KEEPER SHELTERPO BOX 12373
NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 6343
NEW GRACE TEMPLE CHURCHPO BOX 13454
NEW HARVEST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH111 WILLIAMS BLVD
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 4860
NEW JERUSALEM APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF JESUS INC1710 DAMON DR
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 13316
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WESLEYAN CHURCH2299 MECHANICSVILLE RD
NORTHGATE BAPTIST CHURCH1217 N EBENEZER RD
OAKDALE BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 3905
ONE CHURCH FLORENCE3421 HOFFMEYER RD
PATHWAY PENTECOSTAL TEMPLEPO BOX 4123
PENTECOSTAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC4430 PAMPLICO HWY
PEOPLES UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 6401
PRESBYTERIAN AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INCPO BOX 5534
REDEEMED CATHEDRAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 6314
REHOBOTH BAPTIST CHURCH4546 WILLOW CREEK RD
REVIVALTIME CENTER OF PRAISE INCPO BOX 13381126 H TOLEDO SCALE RD
RHODES FAMILY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRYPO BOX 4544
RIDGECREST BAPTIST CHURCH1011 S PARKER DR
RISEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH INTERNATIONAL3700 W LAKE DR
SAINT CATHERINES EPISCOPAL CHURCH4205 BYRNES BLVD
SAND BED INCORPORATION612 CATAWBA RIVER DR
SECOND MILE EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIAT ION1812 PARTRIDGE DR
SEED OF LIFE WORSHIP MINISTRIES INC272 QUINBY CIR
SOUTH FLORENCE BAPTIST CHURCH2720 S IRBY ST
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH1356 PINELAND DR
ST ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH113 S KEMP ST
ST ANTHONYS PARISH2536 HOFFMEYER RD
ST ANTHONYS PARISH SCHOOL2536 HOFFMEYER RD
ST JOHN PROGRESSIVE CHURCH OF JESUS413 PAPER MILL RD
ST JOHNS CHURCH OF FLORENCE SC252 S DARGAN ST
ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH1201 CHEROKEE RD
ST PAUL FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1629 W PALMETTO ST
TEMPLE OF FAITH623 EVERGREENE RD
TENACIOUS GRACE MINISTRIESPO BOX 7611
THE CASHUA CHURCH OF GOD810 S CASHUA DR
THE CHAPEL2ND LOOP ROAD
THE CITY OF REFUGE MINISTRIES CHURCHPO BOX 56
THE STAND FAST PROJECT1021 DIXIE ST
THREAD AND COMPASS600 PAMPLICO HWY STE D
TILTING AT WINDMILLS516 S EDISTO DR
TRANSFORM1 INC3656 S IRBY STREET A1051
TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1021 S EBENEZER RD
TRUE FAITH MINISTRIES INC1008 CLEMENT ST
TRUTH PH CHURCHPO BOX 5011
UNITED METHODIST MANOR OF THE PEE DEE2100 TWIN CHURCH RD
UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE INC2990 PAMPLICO HWY
VICTORY OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 5299
WARRIORS CATHEDRAL DELIVERANCE WORSHIP CENTERPO BOX 14222
WESLEY FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPO BOX 13612
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH2301 2ND LOOP RD
WORLD IMPACT CHURCH INCPO BOX 3222

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florence

What is the population of Florence?

Florence has a population of 40,205 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 1,620 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 54.5% female and 45.5% male.

Is Florence expensive to live in?

Florence is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $56,433, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $189,800 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $922 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Florence safe?

Public safety is a concern in Florence, with a violent crime rate of 1,188 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,631 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Florence receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Florence?

Florence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Florence?

Florence has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,017. There are 3,740 business establishments in the area, including 341 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 10.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Florence?

The median home value in Florence is $189,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,728. For renters, the median monthly rent is $922. Fair market rent is $953 for a 1-bedroom and $1,117 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 59.7%. The average annual property tax is $2,661.

How are the schools in Florence?

Schools in Florence have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 29.9% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Florence?

The obesity rate in Florence is 40.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 29.0% are physically inactive. 23.2% of residents report depression. 12.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 53.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,011.

What is transportation like in Florence?

The average commute in Florence is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Florence?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Florence is 43.1% White, 49.5% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 96.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.9% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are military veterans. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

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