Most Veterans in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by most veterans

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Veterans — South Carolina

1 Sangaree 19.1%

2 Laurel Bay 15.8%

3 Goose Creek 15.7%

4 Hollywood 15.2%

5 Murrells Inlet 14.3%

6 Ladson 14.3%

7 Blythewood 14.0%

8 Sumter 13.8%

9 Forestbrook 13.4%

10 Beaufort 13.4%

11 Little River 12.8%

12 Garden City 11.9%

13 Burton 11.9%

14 Summerville 11.8%

15 Aiken 11.6%

16 Hardeeville 11.4%

17 Moncks Corner 11.3%

18 Hanahan 11.2%

19 Lugoff 11.1%

20 Litchfield Beach 11.1%

21 Dentsville 11.0%

22 Bluffton 10.6%

23 Lexington 10.6%

24 Port Royal 10.4%

25 James Island 10.4%

26 North Charleston 10.3%

27 Socastee 10.3%

28 Red Bank 10.2%

29 North Myrtle Beach 10.0%

30 Seven Oaks 9.8%

31 Cayce 9.8%

32 Centerville 9.5%

33 Lake Murray of Richland 9.3%

34 Hilton Head Island 9.0%

35 White Knoll 9.0%

36 Forest Acres 8.9%

37 St. Andrews 8.8%

38 Union 8.8%

39 Darlington 8.8%

40 Lake City 8.5%

41 North Augusta 8.4%

42 Boiling Springs 8.4%

43 Irmo 8.4%

44 Sans Souci 8.3%

45 West Columbia 8.3%

46 Fountain Inn 8.3%

47 Simpsonville 8.0%

48 Chester 8.0%

49 Marion 8.0%

50 Five Forks 7.9%

51 Wade Hampton 7.8%

52 Gaffney 7.8%

53 Piedmont 7.8%

54 Camden 7.7%

55 Taylors 7.7%

56 Mount Pleasant 7.6%

57 Rock Hill 7.6%

58 Red Hill 7.6%

59 Mauldin 7.5%

60 Conway 7.4%

61 Bennettsville 7.4%

62 Clover 7.4%

63 Myrtle Beach 7.3%

64 Anderson 7.3%

65 Lake Wylie 7.2%

66 Woodfield 7.2%

67 Columbia 7.1%

68 Georgetown 7.1%

69 Cheraw 7.0%

70 Easley 6.9%

71 Homeland Park 6.9%

72 Tega Cay 6.9%

73 Charleston 6.8%

74 Greer 6.7%

75 Florence 6.6%

76 Laurens 6.5%

77 Carolina Forest 6.3%

78 Welcome 6.3%

79 Berea 6.2%

80 Powdersville 6.1%

81 York 6.0%

82 Belvedere 6.0%

83 Oak Grove 5.9%

84 Gantt 5.6%

85 Newberry 5.5%

86 Spartanburg 5.5%

87 Seneca 5.4%

88 Valley Falls 5.4%

89 Fort Mill 5.4%

90 Lancaster 5.4%

91 Hartsville 5.2%

92 Lyman 5.2%

93 Orangeburg 5.1%

94 Dillon 5.1%

95 Walterboro 4.8%

96 Clinton 4.8%

97 Greenville 4.8%

98 Greenwood 4.8%

99 Parker 4.3%

100 Clemson 4.2%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most veterans in South Carolina.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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