At a Glance
Violent Crime
91/100K
2,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
51.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Startex a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Startex reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,523/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population417
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$137,846
Housing Units257
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property2,523/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
