Startex, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
417 Population 386/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Startex, SC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
51.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Startex Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Startex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
238%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Startex a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

7.0% of adults in Startex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 51.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Startex has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population417
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,347
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership32.3%
Zillow$149,101
Housing Units257
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation822 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+51.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Startex was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
42.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.