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Gifford, SC
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Gifford, SC
At a Glance
How Gifford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gifford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gifford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gifford residents earn a median household income of $29,583 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,910. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gifford is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,573. Median rent is $664/month, with 38.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Gifford reports 1,931 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 408% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,116/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Gifford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 51.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gifford has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.