Tigerville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Polk County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,955 Population 1,470/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tigerville, SC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
69% above
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Tigerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tigerville a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

57.0% of adults in Tigerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tigerville 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 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,955
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density1,470/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans0.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,743
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$734M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership29.0%
Zillow$344,405
Housing Units61
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation975 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute11 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tigerville was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.