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Powdersville.
Powdersville is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Powdersville
Powdersville is a community of 11,321 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $84,910, median rent runs about $1,231 per month, and median home values are around $334,900. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Powdersville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
99.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Powdersville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Powdersville, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (26.1%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
60.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for SC
Rent, home values, and income in Powdersville
In Powdersville, home values are 29% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,292
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Powdersville
Unemployment in Anderson County, which includes Powdersville, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Powdersville: Anderson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anderson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Powdersville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.1 min avg
How Powdersville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Powdersville, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 92 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, which covers Powdersville, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
329.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,595.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Anderson County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anderson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anderson County, which includes Powdersville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.6M |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anderson County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anderson County, which includes Powdersville, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Anderson County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Powdersville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.42" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 3.54" |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.30" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.23" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.42" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.61" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.37" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.97" |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Powdersville
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Powdersville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 4.4 mi away · Greenville
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.7 mi away · Greenville
St Francis-downtown
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Greenville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Powdersville
Powdersville's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Powdersville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,005 students · in-state tuition $25,150 · 65% graduate · median earnings $49,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-South Carolina
6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,868 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Powdersville
Powdersville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
45 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
54 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
67 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
67 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
80 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Powdersville
Powdersville Branch Library
4 Civic Court, Easley
Cities Near Powdersville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Powdersville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Powdersville FAQ
Is Powdersville, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Powdersville's median rent is $1,232/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,910/year. Median home value is $334,900.
Is Powdersville, South Carolina safe?⌄
Powdersville is policed by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 330 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1595 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Powdersville, South Carolina?⌄
Anderson County, which includes Powdersville, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Powdersville, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Powdersville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,232/month and median household income is $84,910/year. The median home value is $334,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Powdersville, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Powdersville is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from