Anderson, South Carolina

Population 26,552

Anderson is located in Anderson County, SC. The population is 26,552, making Anderson the largest city in Anderson County.

There are 23 public schools in Anderson with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Anderson is high , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Anderson is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Anderson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Anderson include Centerville, Homeland Park and Northlake.

Anderson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 19%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.7%

Crime Rate

35.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 496
  • Violent Crimes: 338
  • Robbery: 45
  • Burglary: 767
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

8.22% Lower than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Anderson
  • 12.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

213 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 24
  • Tanks & Spills: 159

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Anderson, SC and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Anderson's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
6 Private Schools

Anderson Christian School

Central Presbyterian Preschool

Montessori School Of Anderson

St Joseph Catholic School

Temple Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

33 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

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32 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Anderson, SC issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 18 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Anderson, SC issued 40 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: $631
  • 1 Bedroom: $675
  • 2 Bedrooms: $832
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,071
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,405

Zip Codes

29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626 29627 29655 29684 29689 29697

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Environmental Hazards

213 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Anderson, SC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Anderson, SC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Anderson, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.38°
  • February 45.42°
  • March 53.33°
  • April 62.12°
  • May 69.9°
  • June 79°
  • July 80.52°
  • August 80°
  • September 73.26°
  • October 61.8°
  • November 51.16°
  • December 47.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Anderson, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Anderson, SC: $31,613

Unemployment

Unemployment in Anderson is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.51%
White Collar - 56.49%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Jeff Duncan

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

29 Cemeteries view all

55 FCC Towers view all

16 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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