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Tamassee, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
67 Population 57/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 1,879 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tamassee, SC

At a Glance

Violent Crime
399/100K
5% above
1,879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Tamassee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tamassee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Tamassee reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,879/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Tamassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tamassee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population67
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,300
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$319,666
Housing Units22
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent399/100K
Property1,879/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,456/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain87.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.