Bennettsville, South Carolina

Population 9,088

Bennettsville is located in Marlboro County, SC. The population is 9,088, making Bennettsville the largest city in Marlboro County.

There are 3 public schools in Bennettsville with an average Homefacts rating of D-. The total crime rate for Bennettsville is high , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bennettsville is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bennettsville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bennettsville include Tatum, Blenheim and McColl.

Bennettsville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Poor
  • No High School Diploma: 35.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10%

Crime Rate

47.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 116
  • Violent Crimes: 686
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 505
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

37.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Bennettsville
  • 18.71 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 32

Unemployment

High 7.2%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Bennettsville, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Bennettsville's schools as Poor, with an overall D- rating.
2 Private Schools

Depicam Christian Schools

Marlboro Academy

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0 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 Bennettsville, SC

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Bennettsville, SC issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Bennettsville, 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: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $640
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,060

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Bennettsville, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bennettsville, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Bennettsville, 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 Bennettsville, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bennettsville, SC: $29,708

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bennettsville is 7.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.24%
White Collar - 52.76%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tom Rice

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

26 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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