Great Falls, SC

Great Falls, SC

At a Glance

How Great Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Great Falls a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Great Falls residents earn a median household income of $30,475 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,710. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% 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 Great Falls is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,811. Median rent is $822/month, with 51.0% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Great Falls reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,840/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Great Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Great Falls 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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