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Calhoun Falls, SC

Calhoun Falls, SC.

Population: 2,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Calhoun Falls, SC is $120,569 — down 1.5% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$120,569

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$120,569
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$128,625
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
8

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Abbeville 60, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
John C. Calhoun Elementary, Calhoun Falls Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (24.6 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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Abbeville Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+180 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$465
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,011
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

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

How it compares

Calhoun FallsState medianUS median
Median home value$120,569$229,480$289,727
Median annual property tax$465$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Calhoun Falls, SC?
$120,569.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Calhoun Falls, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Calhoun Falls, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Calhoun Falls, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Calhoun Falls, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Calhoun Falls, SC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Calhoun Falls, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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