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Ward, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
Ward, SC
At a Glance
How Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ward a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ward residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,220. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ward is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,191. Median rent is $795/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ward reports 775 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,582/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 65.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ward has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.