At a Glance
Median Income
$58,077
$27,968 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $194,725
Median Rent
$893/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kershaw a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% 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 $194,725. 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.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,220
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,099/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,077
Per Capita$27,968
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$893
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$194,725
Housing Units939
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation512 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Kershaw was founded in 1888.
The median home in Kershaw was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.