At a Glance
Median Income
$47,192
$16,079 per capita
Median Rent
$818/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
829/100K
4,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
56.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watts Mills a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 7.3% (103% 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.
Safety & Crime
Watts Mills reports 829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,672/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,250
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,192
Per Capita$16,079
Unemployment7.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent829/100K
Property4,672/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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