Pickens, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
3,386 Population
$58,534 Median Income
$196,400 Home Value
$874 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
38.4 yrs Median Age
14.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.0
Economy
4.8
Affordability
2.1
Education

People

Population3,386
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 73.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$58,534
Per Capita Income$23,769
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty Rate9.5%
County GDP$6,019M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$196,400
Zillow Value$267,568
Median Rent$874
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,339

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Depression25.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul42° / 79°
Rain57 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,534
Home Value$196,400
Median Rent$874
Poverty Rate9.5%
Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
Unemployment0.5%
Avg Temperature60.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,386
Population Density1,107 per sq mi
Median Age38.4 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73% Black 13.5% Hispanic 0.6% Other 12.9%
White73.0%
Black or African American13.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.9%

Language

English Only94.0%
Spanish Speakers6.0%
English 94% Spanish 6%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,534
Per Capita Income$23,769
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,035
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.5%
Poverty Rate9.5%
Total Establishments (County)2,956
County GDP$6,019M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation263
Healthcare Facilities211
Retail Stores364
Manufacturing95
Total Establishments2,956

Industry Mix

Restaurants 263 Healthcare 211 Retail 364 Manufacturing 95

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,256
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,968

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time38.1 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

30% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$196,400
Zillow Home Value Index$267,568

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
Price Per Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.2%
Price Drops44.4%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.6%

Rental Costs

25% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$874

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,166
1 Bedroom$1,221
2 Bedroom$1,339
3 Bedroom$1,612
4 Bedroom$1,943

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,968
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup76.8%
Premature Death Rate10,324 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)211
Restaurants (County)263

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)17

Temperature

42°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation56.7 in
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,107 per sq mi
Latitude34.8857°
Longitude-82.7102°
County FIPS45077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23%

Republican +52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
High School+85.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,107 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)17

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