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Blenheim, SC

Blenheim, SC.

Population: 882 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blenheim, SC is $52,900. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$52,900

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$52,900
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$822,160

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$672/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$677/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,054/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,479/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.7 : 1
Schools include
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galey and Lord Plant (13 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,738
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,167

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Clio Crop Care Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH ANSON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-76 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
40.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$378
Households with broadband internet
33.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,723
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Professional Services, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Blenheim, SC?
$52,900.
What is typical rent in Blenheim, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $885/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blenheim, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Blenheim, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in Blenheim, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blenheim, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blenheim, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blenheim, SC?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Blenheim, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Blenheim, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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