Ware Shoals, SC

Ware Shoals, SC

At a Glance

How Ware Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Ware Shoals a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Ware Shoals residents earn a median household income of $35,896 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,518. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ware Shoals is $63,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,963. Median rent is $881/month, with 35.7% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Ware Shoals reports 1,067 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 181% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,870/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Ware Shoals hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ware Shoals has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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