Aiken, South Carolina

Population 29,779

Aiken is located in Aiken County, SC. The population is 29,779, making Aiken the largest city in Aiken County.

There are 18 public schools in Aiken with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Aiken is high , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Aiken is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Aiken property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Aiken include Warrenville, Gloverville and Graniteville.

Aiken Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 47.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.4%

Crime Rate

54.11% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 317
  • Violent Crimes: 576
  • Robbery: 103
  • Burglary: 524
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

75.20% Lower than national avg.
  • 10 offenders in Aiken
  • 3.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

98 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 16
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 70

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Aiken, SC and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates Aiken's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
9 Private Schools

Aikens Fbc Preschool

First Presbyterian Church Preschool

Mead Hall Episcopal School

Mead Hall Episcopal School

Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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182 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Aiken, SC issued 182 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 182 permits, 132 were issued for single family homes and 50 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Aiken, SC issued 91 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $645
  • 1 Bedroom: $737
  • 2 Bedrooms: $845
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,139
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,424

Zip Codes

29129 29801 29802 29803 29804 29805 29808 29829 29847 29850 29851 29860

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Environmental Hazards

98 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Aiken, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Aiken, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Aiken, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.95°
  • February 48.72°
  • March 56.2°
  • April 63.93°
  • May 71.67°
  • June 79.54°
  • July 82.1°
  • August 81.06°
  • September 75.6°
  • October 64.07°
  • November 53.72°
  • December 50.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Aiken, SC

Earthquakes
Aiken, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Aiken, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Aiken, SC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Aiken, SC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Aiken, SC: $54,442

Unemployment

Unemployment in Aiken is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 32.89%
White Collar - 67.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Joe Wilson

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

26 Cemeteries view all

59 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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