Ninety Six, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County
Ninety Six, SC
At a Glance
How Ninety Six Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ninety Six's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ninety Six a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ninety Six residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,977. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ninety Six is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,884. Median rent is $859/month, with 30.8% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Ninety Six reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 875/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Ninety Six hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ninety Six 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 42.0 inches.