Watts Mills, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,250 Population 991/sq mi density
$47,192 Median Income $16,079 per capita
$818 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,192 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Watts Mills, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,192
37% below
$16,079 per capita
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
56.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Watts Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Rent
70%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watts Mills a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Watts Mills residents earn a median household income of $47,192 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,079. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Education

2.6% of adults in Watts Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 56.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Watts Mills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,250
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,192
Per Capita$16,079
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$818
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$182,995
Housing Units660
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation651 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+56.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Watts Mills was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
28.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.