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Kershaw, SC
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Kershaw, SC
At a Glance
How Kershaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kershaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kershaw a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kershaw residents earn a median household income of $58,077 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,968. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% 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 Kershaw is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,757. Median rent is $893/month, with 21.9% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Kershaw reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,077/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Kershaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kershaw 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.