At a Glance
Violent Crime
989/100K
7,096/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
58.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
60.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How McFarlan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McFarlan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McFarlan a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
McFarlan reports 989 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 160% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,096/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in McFarlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
58.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McFarlan has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,423
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty60.9%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$89,439
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent989/100K
Property7,096/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death17,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation298 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+58.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in McFarlan was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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