South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Ward is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 284. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ward receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ward is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ward is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Ward enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,220 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,071 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 459 |
| County GDP | $894M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,582 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 39.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $115,600 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,582 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,214/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 668 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8573°N, 81.7313°W |
| County FIPS | 45037 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 39.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |