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Prosperity, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,198 Population 602/sq mi density
$58,276 Median Income $29,765 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $332,268 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
328 Violent Crime/100K 1,148 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,276 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Prosperity (25)

Aiken State Park
State Park
1,175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Andrew Jackson State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Baker Creek State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Barnwell State Park
State Park
309 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chester State Park
State Park
521 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and reju...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, C...
Weather: Check the forecast before getting on the road. Conditions can change rapidly within the park. Flooding can happen with little or no warning, so make sure to check water levels for Cedar Creek and the ...
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.1346&lon=-81.7036#.VhkrZ-xVhBc
Croft State Park
State Park
6,805 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Crowders Mountain State Park
State Park
2,379 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dreher Island State Park
State Park
352 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elijah Clarke State Park
State Park
463 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Branch State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Kings Mountain State Park
State Park
6,798 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Greenwood State Park
State Park
714 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Wateree State Park
State Park
296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Landsford Canal State Park
State Park
443 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mistletoe State Park
State Park
1,915 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carol...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Paddling, Canoeing, K...
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow their campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route along ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildl...
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Paris Mountain State Park
State Park
1,542 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poinsett State Park
State Park
1,011 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sesquicentennial State Park
State Park
1,394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wildwood Park
State Park
975 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0