Winnsboro, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,332 Population 854/sq mi density
$35,649 Median Income $19,482 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $169,049 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,649 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnsboro, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,649
53% below
$19,482 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
57% below
Zillow: $169,049
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
59% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Winnsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
43%
Rent
67%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnsboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winnsboro residents earn a median household income of $35,649 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,482. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winnsboro is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,049. Median rent is $775/month, with 32.2% 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 1972.

Education

15.9% of adults in Winnsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnsboro 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 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,332
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,649
Per Capita$19,482
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$1,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$775
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$169,049
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity51.0%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death18,564/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation492 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Winnsboro was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.