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West Columbia, SC
South Carolina · Lexington County · Columbia Metro
West Columbia is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 17,723. Residents earn $54,152 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
17,723
Population
1,883/sq mi density
$54,152
Median Income
$35,326 per capita
$186,200
Home Value
$222,647 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
706
Violent Crime/100K
6,666 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,152 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
706 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% 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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Historic Markers Near West Columbia, SC
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near West Columbia, SC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Springdale | Marker is at the intersection of Platt Springs Road (State Highway 602) and Springdale Road, on the right when traveling west on Platt Springs Road. |
| Saluda Factory Cemetery | Marker is on Botanical Parkway near Saluda Mill Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church / Temperance Hall | Marker is at the intersection of Leaphart Road and Hebron Drive, on the right when traveling west on Leaphart Road. |
| The Cherokee Path | Marker is on Augusta Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. |
| Shelling of Columbia | Marker is at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard (U.S. 378) and North Lucan Street, on the left when traveling east on Sunset Boulevard. |