Tamassee, SC

South Carolina

Tamassee is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 67.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
67 Population 57/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $12,300 per capita
N/A Home Value $319,666 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population67
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,300
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,243M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$319,666

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain87.3 in/yr
Elevation1,040 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband22.0%
Libraries5

Is Tamassee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tamassee receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tamassee stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Tamassee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Tamassee has a population of 67 with a density of 57 people per square mile. The median age is 20.0 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.1%), with 23.9% Black.

Population

67
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
20.0yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.7%
Female 40.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Tamassee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tamassee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tamassee is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Tamassee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$12,300
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
IRS Avg AGI$77,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,024
County GDP$5,243M

Business (County)

Restaurants140
Healthcare131
Retail281
Manufacturing74

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $319,666.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$319,666

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death10,456/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities131

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Tamassee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 87.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall87.3 inches
130% above US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates34.8798°N, 83.0140°W
County FIPS45073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.6-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density57/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities131
Restaurants140
Retail Stores281

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

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