Gaffney, South Carolina

Population 12,473

Gaffney is located in Cherokee County, SC. The population is 12,473, making Gaffney the largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 15 public schools in Gaffney with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Gaffney is moderate , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gaffney is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gaffney property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gaffney include East Gaffney, Blacksburg and Cowpens.

Gaffney Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Crime Rate

62.75% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 391
  • Violent Crimes: 814
  • Robbery: 96
  • Burglary: 702
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

65.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Gaffney
  • 39.28 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

71 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 45

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Gaffney, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Gaffney's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Heritage Christian School

The Village School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Gaffney, 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 Gaffney, 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: $523
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,122

Zip Codes

29340 29341 29342

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Environmental Hazards

71 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Gaffney, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Gaffney, SC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Gaffney, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.33°
  • February 44.38°
  • March 52.28°
  • April 61.17°
  • May 68.67°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 80.23°
  • August 78.44°
  • September 72.75°
  • October 61.1°
  • November 50.88°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gaffney, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gaffney, SC: $30,085

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gaffney is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.13%
White Collar - 58.87%

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

42 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

10 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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