South Union, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
333
Population
128/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Union, SC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
How South Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Union a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
5.9% of adults in South Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Union 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
Population333
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,640
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$336,757
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation895 ft
Education
FBachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in South Union was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.