Laurens, South Carolina

Population 9,151

Laurens is located in Laurens County, SC. The population is 9,151, making Laurens the largest city in Laurens County.

There are 6 public schools in Laurens with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Laurens is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Laurens is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Laurens property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Laurens include Watts Mills, Gray Court and Mountville.

Laurens Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Crime Rate

58.55% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 283
  • Violent Crimes: 907
  • Robbery: 147
  • Burglary: 714
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

27.38% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Laurens
  • 9.83 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

49 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 36

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Laurens, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Laurens's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Faith Christian School

Laurens Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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9 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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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Laurens, SC issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Laurens, SC issued 4 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: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $560
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $930
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,000

Zip Codes

29360

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Environmental Hazards

49 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Laurens, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Laurens, SC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Laurens, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.22°
  • February 46.28°
  • March 53.7°
  • April 62.57°
  • May 70.35°
  • June 79.09°
  • July 80.92°
  • August 79.98°
  • September 73.47°
  • October 61.83°
  • November 51.8°
  • December 45.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Laurens, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Laurens, SC: $29,500

Unemployment

Unemployment in Laurens is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.40%
White Collar - 41.60%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Jeff Duncan

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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13 Cemeteries view all

21 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Laurens, SC

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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