Living in Florence County, South Carolina

Florence County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 138,900, part of the Florence, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Florence, Lake City, Timmonsville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,423/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $185K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Florence County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.