Newry, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

393 Population 1,310/sq mi density

61°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Newry, SC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

40% below

62.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

44.7% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.7%

17% above

14.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

61°F

How Newry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

360%

Bachelor's

60%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newry a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

20.2% of adults in Newry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 62.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newry 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 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population393

Median Age58.2 yrs

Density1,310/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Foreign Born28.2%

Veterans3.4%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$14,393

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty44.7%

County GDP$6,019M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$297,748

Housing Units189

Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%

Diabetes10.9%

Smoking14.6%

Heart Disease6.0%

Premature Death10,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Rain49.0 in/yr

Elevation781 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.2%

High School+62.0%

Graduate+14.1%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%

Broadband41.4%

Internet Speed135 Mbps

EV Stations6

Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Newry was built in 1938.

The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (4 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

14.5% of the population has a disability.

28.2% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.

There are 263 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.