Timmonsville is a small town of 2,119 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $24,758
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Timmonsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Timmonsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Timmonsville 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: 88.0
Timmonsville's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Timmonsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Timmonsville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$777
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,758
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Timmonsville's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents
— 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
569.8 /100k
Property Crime
2231.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Timmonsville is served primarily by Florence 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Timmonsville, SC
National Avg
School District
Florence 01
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Timmonsville sees average highs of 56.5°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Timmonsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Timmonsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,100 and median rent is $777/month.
Timmonsville's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2231.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Timmonsville are operated by Florence 01.
The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Timmonsville, SC has a population of 2,119, a median household income of $24,758, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
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.
Timmonsville averages 56.5°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Timmonsville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29161.
The population of Timmonsville, South Carolina is 2,119 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Timmonsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,100, median household income $24,758, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Timmonsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
