Powdersville is a small city of 10,678 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $81,375
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Powdersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Powdersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Powdersville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Powdersville's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Powdersville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Powdersville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$283,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,029
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Powdersville's violent crime rate is 459.1 per 100,000 residents
— 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
459.1 /100k
Property Crime
2951.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Powdersville is served primarily by Pickens 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Powdersville, SC
National Avg
School District
Pickens 01
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Powdersville sees average highs of 51.5°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Powdersville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Powdersville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $283,000 and median rent is $1,029/month.
Powdersville's violent crime rate is 459.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2951.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Powdersville are operated by Pickens 01.
The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Powdersville, SC has a population of 10,678, a median household income of $81,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Powdersville averages 51.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Powdersville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29642.
The population of Powdersville, South Carolina is 10,678 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Powdersville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $283,000, median household income $81,375, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powdersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
