Whitney, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
3,659 Population
$49,181 Median Income
$136,700 Home Value
$899 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
40.7 yrs Median Age
12.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population3,659
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 49.4%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$49,181
Per Capita Income$26,622
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty Rate7.2%
County GDP$22,980M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$136,700
Median Rent$899
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,155

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Depression24.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul43° / 79°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+75.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.51
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Work From Home5.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Whitney Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,181
Home Value$136,700
Median Rent$899
Poverty Rate7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
Unemployment1.1%
Avg Temperature61.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,659
Population Density1,200 per sq mi
Median Age40.7 years
Male50.0%
Female50.0%
Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49.4% Black 37% Hispanic 0.5% Other 13.1%
White49.4%
Black or African American37.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.1%

Language

English Only93.0%
Spanish Speakers7.0%
English 93% Spanish 7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance81.9%

Income

35% below avg
Median Household Income$49,181
Per Capita Income$26,622
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,145
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.1%
Poverty Rate7.2%
Total Establishments (County)8,388
County GDP$22,980M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation644
Healthcare Facilities647
Retail Stores1,084
Manufacturing421
Total Establishments8,388

Industry Mix

Restaurants 644 Healthcare 647 Retail 1,084 Manufacturing 421

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,958
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,607

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.5 min
Work From Home5.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$136,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$187,400
Price Per Sq Ft$182
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops30.4%
Active Inventory23

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.6%

Rental Costs

23% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$899

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedroom$1,155
3 Bedroom$1,450
4 Bedroom$1,699

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,607
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.64%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Asthma10.3%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage81.9%
Regular Checkup77.7%
Premature Death Rate11,013 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access72.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)647
Restaurants (County)644

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)52

Temperature

43°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,200 per sq mi
Latitude34.9836°
Longitude-81.9224°
County FIPS45083

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 32.6%

Republican +33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
High School+75.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.51

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,200 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)52

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