Lancaster, South Carolina

Population 8,542

Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, SC. The population is 8,542, making Lancaster the largest city in Lancaster County.

There are 12 public schools in Lancaster with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Lancaster is moderate , and there are 26 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lancaster is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lancaster property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lancaster include Springdale, Irwin and Elgin.

Lancaster Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.1%

Crime Rate

35.86% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 472
  • Violent Crimes: 400
  • Robbery: 109
  • Burglary: 327
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

55.51% Higher than national avg.
  • 26 offenders in Lancaster
  • 30.44 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

105 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 89

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Lancaster, SC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Lancaster's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Carolina Christian 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 Lancaster, SC

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lancaster, SC issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lancaster, SC issued 0 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

**Displaying data from Lancaster, SC
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $615
  • 1 Bedroom: $625
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,075
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,120

Zip Codes

29720 29721 29722

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Environmental Hazards

105 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.62°
  • February 44.98°
  • March 52.58°
  • April 61.53°
  • May 69.58°
  • June 77.67°
  • July 80.1°
  • August 78.68°
  • September 72.98°
  • October 61.38°
  • November 50.88°
  • December 45.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lancaster, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lancaster, SC: $31,398

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lancaster is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.66%
White Collar - 48.34%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mick Mulvaney

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

15 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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