Beaufort, South Carolina

Population 12,522

Beaufort is located in Beaufort County, SC. The population is 12,522, making Beaufort the 3rd largest city in Beaufort County.

There are 24 public schools in Beaufort with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Beaufort is high , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Beaufort is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Beaufort property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Beaufort include Burton, Laurel Bay and Shell Point.

Beaufort Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.1%

Crime Rate

35.38% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 82
  • Violent Crimes: 430
  • Robbery: 163
  • Burglary: 430
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

76.41% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Beaufort
  • 3.19 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

55 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

24 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 24 K-12 public schools in Beaufort, SC and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Beaufort's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
5 Private Schools

Beaufort Academy

Beaufort Christian School

Ec Montessori & Grade School

St Peters Catholic School

Yoruba Royal Academy

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1 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Beaufort, SC

Property Reports view all

32 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Beaufort, SC issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Beaufort, SC issued 37 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: $1,070
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,093
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,243
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,605
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,129

Zip Codes

29901 29902 29903 29904 29905 29906 29907 29935 29940 29941

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Environmental Hazards

55 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.47°
  • February 52.4°
  • March 59.2°
  • April 66.92°
  • May 74.7°
  • June 81.09°
  • July 83.2°
  • August 82.63°
  • September 77.5°
  • October 67.98°
  • November 57.33°
  • December 53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Beaufort, SC

Earthquakes
Beaufort, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Beaufort, SC has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Beaufort, SC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Beaufort, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Beaufort, SC: $46,987

Unemployment

Unemployment in Beaufort is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.41%
White Collar - 60.59%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Sanford
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

12 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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