Fort Lawn, SC

Fort Lawn, SC

At a Glance

How Fort Lawn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Fort Lawn a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fort Lawn residents earn a median household income of $54,141 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,254. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Lawn is $189,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,497. Median rent is $1,280/month, with 42.9% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Fort Lawn reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,870/100K. The murder rate is 114.8/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Fort Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Lawn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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