South Carolina
Furman is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 747. Residents earn $57,708 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Furman receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Furman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Furman is $57,708, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Furman is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Furman enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 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 | $57,708 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,029 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 418 |
| County GDP | $692M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 41.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,172/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6812°N, 81.1877°W |
| County FIPS | 45049 |
Winner: Democrat by 6.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 41.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |