Cheraw, South Carolina

Population 5,835

Cheraw is located in Chesterfield County, SC. The population is 5,835, making Cheraw the largest city in Chesterfield County.

There are 7 public schools in Cheraw with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Cheraw is moderate , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cheraw is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cheraw property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cheraw include Wallace, McFarlan and Chesterfield.

Cheraw Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 25.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Crime Rate

70.73% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 233
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 143
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 6

Registered Offenders

11.41% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Cheraw
  • 12.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

40 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 26

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Cheraw, SC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Cheraw's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Cheraw, SC issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Cheraw, SC issued 2 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: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $940
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,030

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Environmental Hazards

40 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Cheraw, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Cheraw, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Cheraw, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 42.52°
  • February 45.97°
  • March 53.13°
  • April 62.12°
  • May 70.57°
  • June 79.03°
  • July 80.48°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 73.83°
  • October 62.13°
  • November 51.62°
  • December 46.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cheraw, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cheraw, SC: $23,209

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.00%
White Collar - 56.00%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tom Rice
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