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Kershaw County
  • County in South Carolina

Report Card

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C

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Kershaw County is located in South Carolina with a population of 64,989. Kershaw County is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. In Kershaw County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Kershaw County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Kershaw County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$150,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$770
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Kershaw County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,130.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    239.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    925.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    5,848.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    251.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Kershaw County

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,449
National
$69,021

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