Elgin, South Carolina

Population 1,562

Elgin is located in Kershaw County, SC. The population is 1,562, making Elgin the 3rd largest city in Kershaw County.

There are 6 public schools in Elgin with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Elgin is low , and there are 27 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Elgin is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Elgin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Elgin include Lugoff, Woodfield and Dentsville.

Elgin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.9%

Crime Rate

51.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 62
  • Violent Crimes: 372
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 434
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

93.28% Higher than national avg.
  • 27 offenders in Elgin
  • 172.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 7

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Elgin, SC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Elgin's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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1 Private School

Pine Grove

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

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  • In 2014, the city of Elgin, SC issued 21 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Elgin, SC issued 15 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: $920
  • 1 Bedroom: $960
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,090
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,470
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,790

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.18°
  • February 49.43°
  • March 56.93°
  • April 65.75°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 81.72°
  • September 77.03°
  • October 65.37°
  • November 54.72°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Elgin, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Elgin, SC: $56,875

Unemployment

Unemployment in Elgin is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.29%
White Collar - 62.71%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mick Mulvaney

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Elgin, SC

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Elgin, SC

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Elgin, SC

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Elgin, SC
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