South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Whitmire is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,241. Residents earn $32,188 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitmire receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Whitmire has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Whitmire is $32,188, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 37.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Whitmire is $51,900, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Whitmire is below the national average at 277 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,218 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Whitmire enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,188 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,611 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.3% |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $905M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,790 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $51,900 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $73,508 |
| $/Sq Ft | $39 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,790 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 16,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 277.2/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 69.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 207.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,217.6/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 554.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,663.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5041°N, 81.6142°W |
| County FIPS | 45087 |
Winner: Republican by 32.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 993/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |