Jonesville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,016 Population 996/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $22,194 per capita
$79,700 Home Value $133,219 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
246 Violent Crime/100K 1,355 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,700 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jonesville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$22,194 per capita
Home Value
$79,700
72% below
Zillow: $133,219
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
35% below
1,355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Jonesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
28%
Rent
46%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jonesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jonesville residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,194. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jonesville is $79,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,219. Median rent is $533/month, with 32.5% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Jonesville reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,355/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Jonesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonesville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,016
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$22,194
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,700
Rent$533
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$133,219
Housing Units541
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent246/100K
Property1,355/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Jonesville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.