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Saxon, SC

South Carolina · Spartanburg County · Spartanburg Metro

Saxon is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 4,139. Residents earn $28,394 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,139 Population 1,739/sq mi density
$28,394 Median Income $15,881 per capita
$68,900 Home Value $230,636 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
966 Violent Crime/100K 6,445 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$28,394 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,900 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
966 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $28,394
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,900
76% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 966/100K
154% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $909
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 50.4%
57% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.7%
196% higher than US avg

How Saxon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,139
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 41%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,394
Per Capita$15,881
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,900
Rent$909
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden38.1%

Crime

F
Violent966/100K
Property6,445/100K

Health

Obesity50.4%
Uninsured26.9%
Smoking24.9%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease9.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.32

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.3%
EV Stations20
Libraries10

Is Saxon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saxon receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Saxon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saxon is $28,394, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 36.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saxon is $68,900, 76% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 966 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,445 per 100,000, 229% above the national average.

Education

12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Saxon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Saxon has a population of 4,139 with a density of 1,739 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 27.6 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (40.5%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 40.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.6% of residents, while 24.4% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 85.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,139
Total Population
1,739
People / sq mi
27.6yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saxon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.6%
4% below US avg
Spanish 24.4%
82% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saxon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saxon is $28,394, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,881 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,145, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saxon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,394
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,881
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
IRS Avg AGI$67,958
Gini Index0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate36.7%
196% above US avg
Establishments (County)8,388
County GDP$22,980M

Business (County)

Restaurants644
Healthcare647
Retail1,084
Manufacturing421

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,607
3% above US avg
Cost of Living93.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone66.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saxon is $68,900, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $230,636, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $909 (22% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $982 for a one-bedroom to $1,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. 45.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,626 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $3,607. 38.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,900
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$230,636
Median List Price$210,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$210,000
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$909
22% below US avg
Rent Burden38.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.2%
Owner-Occupied45.2%
Renter-Occupied54.8%
Housing Units1,626
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,607
3% above US avg
Effective Rate5.24%
In Saxon, 50.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 21.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.2% of residents, above the national average. 47.2% have high blood pressure. 24.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 12.4% report binge drinking. 45.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 25.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.4% experience frequent mental distress. 26.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,615. The dentist ratio is 1:2,034. 72.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Saxon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity50.4%
57% above US avg
Diabetes21.7%
Heart Disease9.2%
High Blood Pressure47.2%
Asthma11.5%
COPD12.8%
Cancer5.8%
Stroke6.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.9%
78% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.4%
Physical Inactivity45.4%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress22.4%
Physical Distress21.3%
Short Sleep47.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.0%
Uninsured26.9%
213% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,615
Dentists1:2,034
Mental Health1:661
Checkup Rate78.4%
Dental Visits35.1%
Premature Death11,013/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access72.4%
Healthcare Facilities647
Saxon has a violent crime rate of 966 per 100,000 residents, 154% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,445 per 100,000, 229% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 52 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Saxon receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Saxon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent965.7/100K
154% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property6,445.3/100K
229% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Saxon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,739/sq mi
Coordinates34.9611°N, 81.9693°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySpartanburg County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 128 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 136 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 144 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 144 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 144 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 117 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 128 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 144 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 107 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 126 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 76 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 59 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 103 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 122 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 137 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 76 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 143 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 111 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 1 299 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 549 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 67 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 14 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 89 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 31 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 64 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 2 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 62 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 69 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 96 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 79 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 57 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 90 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 86 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 98 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 85 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 60 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 49 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 49 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 86 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Saxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.5").

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Saxon is located in Spartanburg County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.2% of the vote, a 33.6-point margin. 70.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 20 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 647 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+69.0%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.32
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density1,739/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi
CountySpartanburg County County

Services

Broadband Access70.3%
Avg Download Speed172.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed24.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations20
Alt Fuel Stations27
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities647
Restaurants644
Retail Stores1,084

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone66.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home2.4%
Average costs for common services in Saxon. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $234 ($141–$375)
Specialist Visit $328 ($187–$515)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($94–$328)
Emergency Room Visit $2,061 ($750–$4,685)
Dental Cleaning $122 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling $234 ($141–$375)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $281 ($141–$469)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $562 ($375–$937)
Battery Replacement $187 ($94–$328)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair $375 ($141–$750)
HVAC System Install $6,559 ($3,748–$11,244)
Roof Repair $937 ($375–$1,874)
Roof Replacement $8,433 ($5,154–$14,055)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,406 ($469–$3,280)
Divorce (Contested) $14,055 ($4,685–$28,110)
DUI Defense $4,685 ($1,874–$9,370)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,406 ($750–$2,811)
Will Preparation $469 ($187–$937)
Trust Preparation $2,343 ($937–$4,685)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($70–$234)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$122)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.84 ($2.81–$5.15)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.28 ($2.34–$4.69)
Loaf of Bread $3.56 ($2.34–$5.15)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.22 ($2.81–$6.09)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.15 ($3.75–$7.03)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75–$234)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($37–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70–$469)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,874 ($1,124–$3,280)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.50–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$234)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,124 ($562–$2,343)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $937 ($469–$1,874)
After-School Care (Monthly) $375 ($187–$656)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $937 ($375–$2,343)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,713 ($4,685–$28,110)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $281 ($141–$469)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($94–$375)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$861
Toddler$801
Preschool$784
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$596
Toddler$596
Preschool$577
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Spartanburg County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 37,316 616 $75,914 2.92
Retail Trade 17,672 1,120 $35,900 1.14
Accommodation & Food Services 12,829 680 $24,891 0.91
Health Care & Social Assistance 11,852 818 $48,347 0.53
Transportation & Warehousing 8,554 378 $57,342 1.30
Administrative & Waste Services 7,559 582 $44,172 0.83
Construction 7,274 730 $71,090 0.89
Wholesale Trade 6,662 485 $71,630 1.09
Professional & Technical Services 4,849 920 $80,465 0.45
Other Services 3,793 641 $47,064 0.81
Finance & Insurance 3,110 424 $86,592 0.49
Educational Services 2,537 87 $51,295 0.79
Management of Companies 1,639 63 $122,551 0.63
Real Estate 1,531 341 $63,319 0.63
Arts & Entertainment 1,329 102 $20,920 0.51
Information & Technology 733 115 $79,204 0.25
Utilities 284 20 $99,969 0.48

Radio Stations near Saxon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBN English AAC 64 kbps
AM 1460 WBCU country AAC+ 32 kbps
SermonAudio Radio MP3 64 kbps
His Radio Classic christian, christian contemporary AAC+ 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Saxon

3 campgrounds found near Saxon.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Sedalia Campground (SC) 4.2/5 12 $5–$150
Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) 1.0/5 1 Free
POPLAR SPRINGS 1 $75

National Parks Near Saxon

32 national parks and monuments found near Saxon.

ParkTypeFee
Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway Free
Bobs Creek State Natural Area State Park Free
Caesars Head State Park State Park Free
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Chester State Park State Park Free
Chimney Rock State Park State Park Free
Cowpens National Battlefield National Battlefield Free
Croft State Park State Park Free
Crowders Mountain State Park State Park Free
Devils Fork State Park State Park Free
Dreher Island State Park State Park Free
Fonta Flora State Trail State Park Free
Gorges State Park State Park Free
Jones Gap State Park State Park Free
Keowee-Toxaway State Park State Park Free
Kings Mountain National Military Park National Military Park Free
Kings Mountain State Park State Park Free
Lake Greenwood State Park State Park Free
Lake James State Park State Park Free
Lake James State Park State Park Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Mount Mitchell State Park State Park Free
Ninety Six National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free
Paris Mountain State Park State Park Free
Pisgah View State Park State Park Free
President's Park State Park Free
Richard B. Russell State Park State Park Free
South Mountains State Park State Park Free
Table Rock State Park State Park Free
Wildcat Wayside State Park State Park Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail State Park Free

Trails Near Saxon

19 trails found near Saxon.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
TYGER RIVER CANOE TRAIL 30.6 WATER
ENOREE RIVER CANOE TRAIL 21.9 WATER
PALMETTO TRAIL (EN) 13.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
BUNCOMBE HORSE TRAIL 13.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
PALMETTO TRAIL (EN) 7.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
ENOREE OHV TRAIL 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
ENOREE OHV TRAIL 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
ENOREE OHV TRAIL 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
ENOREE OHV TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
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Museums in Saxon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MARTHA CHAPMAN GALLERYART MUSEUM8645974000$88,656,323
SANDOR TESZLER LIBRARY GALLERYART MUSEUM$88,656,323
WOFFORD COLLEGE PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM$88,656,323
MILLIKEN GALLERYART MUSEUM8645969181$38,087,672
HOLLYWILD ANIMAL PARKZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION2325 HAMPTON RD8644722038$920,392
SPARTANBURG ART MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION200 E ST JOHN ST8645963501$277,196
WALNUT GROVE PLANTATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION8645766546$277,196
HATCHER GARDENS & WDLND PRESERVEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER832 JOHN B WHITE SR BLVD8645747724$254,565
BROAD RIVER ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,706
CONFEDERATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIESHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COWPENS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDHISTORIC PRESERVATION8644612828
FOSTER'S TAVERNGENERAL MUSEUM
GEORGE E. CASE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE KEYBOARDSGENERAL MUSEUM
GREER HERITAGE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8648773377
PIEDMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
REIDVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION110 MAIN STREET8648485424
ZENTRUM MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Saxon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SPARTANBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM151 S. CHURCH STREET0.01,427,428

Farmers Markets in Saxon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hub City Farmers' Market498 Howard St.04/06/2019 to 12/14/2019Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Inman Fresh Farmers Market05/08/2015 to 10/30/2015Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Town of Lyman Farmers Market59 Groce Road

Restaurants in Saxon

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jason's Deli
Texas Roadhouse

Banks in Saxon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Credit Union

Gyms in Saxon

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Breweries in Saxon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ciclops Cyderi & BreweryBrewery197 E Saint John St8647049080
Hub City Tap HouseFood & Drink, Breweries197 E Saint John Saint Across From The Chapman Cultural Ctr18645417379
HuntersBrewery5 Dallas St8642050460
Rj Rockers Brewing Co.Brewery226 W A Main St18645852337

Cell Towers in Saxon

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Highland North Site 1541 MOUNT LEBANON CHURCH RDTOWER127
3510 FURMAN FINLEY HIGHWAY (153679)GTOWER121
3510 FURMAN FINLEY HIGHWAY (153679)GTOWER121
178 THICKETTY MTN TRAIL (66033)GTOWER98
178 THICKETTY MTN TRAIL (66033)GTOWER98
2787 W. SPRINGS HIGHWAY (79045)LTOWER93
2787 W. SPRINGS HIGHWAY (79045)LTOWER93

Bridges in Saxon

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19384232,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20081208,300G
SlabConcrete continuous19771163,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19641202,300F
SlabConcrete continuous19701161,850F
SlabPrestressed concrete1991301,850G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20011351,700G
CulvertConcrete1927401,400F
CulvertConcrete1947401,400G
CulvertConcrete1977451,400G

Amtrak Stations in Saxon

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Spartanburg, SC290 Magnolia StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Saxon

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
BMW PRESS PLANT ADDITION1400 HIGHWAY 101 SOUTHSPARTANBURG
BMW PRESS PLANT ADDITION1400 HIGHWAY 101 SOUTHSPARTANBURG
EXOPACK LLC345 CEDAR SPRINGS AVESPARTANBURG
LSC COMMUNICATIONS SPARTANBURG300 JONES RDSPARTANBURG
LSC COMMUNICATIONS SPARTANBURG300 JONES RDSPARTANBURG

Airports Near Saxon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anderson Regional AirportANDMedium Airport
Asheville Regional AirportAVLMedium Airport
Greenville Downtown AirportGMUMedium Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International AirportGSPMedium Airport
Ashley FieldSmall Airport
Barker Private STOL AirportSmall Airport
Bell Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Boomerang AirportSmall Airport
Cane Creek AirportSmall Airport
Carolina Cow Country AirportSmall Airport
Chandelle AirportSmall Airport
Cleveland AirportSmall Airport
Clute's Hilltop AirportSmall Airport
Clyde Valley AirportSmall Airport
Crooked Fence Farm AirportSmall Airport
Davis FieldSmall Airport
Dirt Dobber's Grass StripSmall Airport
Donaldson Field AirportGDCSmall Airport
Dry Pond AirportSmall Airport
Duncan AirportSmall Airport
Fairview AirportSmall Airport
Fly Sky AirportSmall Airport
Flying Changes Farm Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Fox Haven Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Fulton FieldSmall Airport
Green Pond AirportSmall Airport
Greenwood County AirportGRDSmall Airport
Hendersonville AirportSmall Airport
Horseshoe Landing AirportSmall Airport
Indian Creek AirportSmall Airport
Iva FieldSmall Airport
Jeffords AirportSmall Airport
King FieldSmall Airport
La Dolce Terra AirportSmall Airport
Lagniappe STOL FieldSmall Airport
Laughing Crow AirparkSmall Airport
Laurens County AirportSmall Airport
Moores FieldSmall Airport
Mountain Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Newberry County AirportSmall Airport
Northbrook International Ultraport UltralightportSmall Airport
Oakhill AirparkSmall Airport
Paradise LandingSmall Airport
Parker FieldSmall Airport
Patton Valley AirportSmall Airport
Pearson's Farm AirportSmall Airport
Pickens County AirportLQKSmall Airport
Rebel Air FieldSmall Airport
Ridgewood Air AirportSmall Airport
Riverbend AirparkSmall Airport

Police Stations in Saxon

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Campus Police
Campus Safety
Chesnee PD
Pacolet Police Department110 Sunset Drive
Police City of Landrum
Police Department of Duncan50 Hughes Street
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office8045 Howard Street
Spartanburg Police Department206 North Forest Street

Grocery Stores in Saxon

12 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Biggerstaff GroceryConvenience Store630 Farley Ave
Corner Stop 1Convenience Store1700 Wofford St
Corner Stop 4Convenience Store720 Hayne St
Dollar General 15371Other855 WO Ezell Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4212Other1600 John B White SR Blvd
New Corner MartConvenience Store209A New Cut Rd
Quick ServConvenience Store1415 WO Ezell Blvd
R K Food MartConvenience Store221 Sibley St
S&a Discount Grocery Reidville Rd LlcGrocery Store1600 John B White Sr Blvd
Sam Foodmart 1Convenience Store640 New Cut Rd
Spinx 243Convenience Store1605 John B White SR Blvd
Supermercado Las Palmas 2Grocery Store221 Sibley St

Post Offices in Saxon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office331 Sibley Street

Treatment Centers in Saxon

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BHG Spartanburg Treatment Center - BHG XXXVIII LLCSubstance Abuse864-503-0207
Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center - Spartanburg Mental Health ClinicMental Health864-585-0366

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saxon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACEPO BOX 235
UNA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 315

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saxon

What is the population of Saxon?

Saxon has a population of 4,139 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 1,739 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Saxon expensive to live in?

Saxon is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $28,394, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,900 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saxon safe?

Public safety is a concern in Saxon, with a violent crime rate of 966 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,445 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saxon receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saxon?

Saxon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Saxon?

The unemployment rate in Saxon is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,145. There are 8,388 business establishments in the area, including 644 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 2.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saxon?

The median home value in Saxon is $68,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $230,636. For renters, the median monthly rent is $909. Fair market rent is $982 for a 1-bedroom and $1,155 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 45.2%. The average annual property tax is $3,607.

How are the schools in Saxon?

Schools in Saxon score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 12.6% of adults in Saxon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Saxon?

The obesity rate in Saxon is 50.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 24.9% of adults are smokers. 45.4% are physically inactive. 25.3% of residents report depression. 26.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 72.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,615.

What is transportation like in Saxon?

The average commute in Saxon is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saxon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saxon is 40.5% White, 40.5% Black or African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. 75.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 24.4% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 85.0% have health insurance coverage.

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