Georgetown, South Carolina

Population 9,184

Georgetown is located in Georgetown County, SC. The population is 9,184, making Georgetown the 2nd largest city in Georgetown County.

There are 8 public schools in Georgetown with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Georgetown is moderate , and there are 80 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Georgetown is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Georgetown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Georgetown include Pawleys Island, Andrews and Murrells Inlet.

Georgetown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

Crime Rate

66.58% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 332
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 115
  • Burglary: 699
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

84.45% Higher than national avg.
  • 80 offenders in Georgetown
  • 87.11 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

81 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 68

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Georgetown, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Georgetown's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Amikids Georgetown

Tara Hall School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

80 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

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

Property Reports view all

3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2009, the city of Georgetown, SC issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2008, the city of Georgetown, SC issued 8 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: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $654
  • 2 Bedrooms: $843
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,171
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,176

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Environmental Hazards

81 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.9°
  • February 50.28°
  • March 57°
  • April 65.3°
  • May 72.1°
  • June 78.9°
  • July 80.78°
  • August 80.32°
  • September 76.37°
  • October 65.9°
  • November 56.33°
  • December 50.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Georgetown, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Georgetown, SC: $26,105

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.67%
White Collar - 56.33%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tom Rice

Neighborhood Info

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