Pickens, South Carolina

Population 3,134

Pickens is located in Pickens County, SC. The population is 3,134, making Pickens the 3rd largest city in Pickens County.

There are 8 public schools in Pickens with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Pickens is moderate , and there are 70 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pickens is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pickens property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pickens include Arial, Liberty and Six Mile.

Pickens Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 31%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.1%

Crime Rate

61.55% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 315
  • Violent Crimes: 599
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 694
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

92.95% Higher than national avg.
  • 70 offenders in Pickens
  • 223.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

36 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Pickens, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Pickens's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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2 Private Schools

Lakeview Christian School

Soaring Eagles Christian 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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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $750
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,370

Zip Codes

29671

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Environmental Hazards

36 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Pickens, SC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Pickens, SC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Pickens, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.22°
  • February 47.48°
  • March 55.22°
  • April 63.95°
  • May 71.6°
  • June 79.81°
  • July 82.03°
  • August 81.42°
  • September 74.75°
  • October 63.53°
  • November 54.02°
  • December 47.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pickens, SC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pickens, SC: $35,516

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pickens is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.33%
White Collar - 56.67%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Jeff Duncan

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

25 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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