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Gaffney, SC
South Carolina · Cherokee County
Gaffney is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 12,612. Residents earn $41,214 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,612
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$41,214
Median Income
$22,523 per capita
$141,100
Home Value
$179,738 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
814
Violent Crime/100K
5,851 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,214 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
814 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Gaffney, SC
7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Gaffney, SC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dunton Chapel Methodist Church | Marker is on East Buford Street just west of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Granard Graded and High School / Granard High School | Marker is on Old Georgia Highway (U.S. 29) near Willis Street. |
| Carnegie Library | Marker is on North Limestone Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling north. |
| Limestone College | Marker is at the intersection of Griffith Street and College Drive, on the left when traveling west on Griffith Street. |
| Whig Hill | Marker is on Union Highway (State Highway 18) south of Round Tree Road. |
| Gaffney | Marker is on North Granard Street (U.S. 29) near West Floyd Baker Boulevard (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling west. |
| Limestone Springs | Marker is on East Oneal Street, on the right when traveling west. |