Whitmire is a small town of 1,255 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $32,813
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitmire stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whitmire is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitmire 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: 86.1
Whitmire's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitmire costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitmire, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$52,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$730
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Whitmire's violent crime rate is 369.4 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
369.4 /100k
Property Crime
1735.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitmire is served primarily by Newberry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitmire, SC
National Avg
School District
Newberry 01
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitmire sees average highs of 52.9°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Whitmire's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitmire roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $52,300 and median rent is $730/month.
Whitmire's violent crime rate is 369.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1735.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitmire are operated by Newberry 01.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitmire, SC has a population of 1,255, a median household income of $32,813, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Whitmire averages 52.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitmire, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29178.
The population of Whitmire, South Carolina is 1,255 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitmire: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $52,300, median household income $32,813, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitmire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
