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Aiken County, South Carolina in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Aiken County at 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 33% lower than the rate for South Carolina (4.6). Households here have a median income of $70,609 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 174,160 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Aiken County?
From 2021 through 2025, Aiken County averaged 547 reported violent crimes a year, along with 3,850 property crimes. That is 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the South Carolina rate (4.6), and 16% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 21.8 per 1,000, against 21.3 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (75%). CDC death records show about 20 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Aiken County | Per 1,000 | South Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 547 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 18 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 67 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 51 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 411 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,850 | 21.8 | 21.3 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 610 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,804 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 436 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (9 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Aiken County?
Median household income is $70,609, close to the statewide figure ($69,324). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $218,000, and the median rent is $1,062 a month. 10.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 10.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,447 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,160 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $70,609 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,000 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 32.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 76.5% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% | 88.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Aiken County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Aiken County as “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Aiken County: Clearwater Finishing. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Aiken County has 47 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 36 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Vaucluse Pond Dam (42 ft) and Oakman Lake Dam (39 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
17 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 546,266 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Aiken County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 3, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 25 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 29 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Aiken County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 19 highway work zones in Aiken County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US1, US278 and SC118. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Aiken County?
Federal school lists show 42 public and 16 private schools in the county. 6 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 36 fire or EMS stations and 6 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Aiken State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Aiken County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Aiken County: Beaver Creek SDTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Aiken County
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Aiken County, plus 27 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #183 (Aiken), Bates Firearms (Aiken), Cheeks Auction Company (Aiken), Larry's Guns And Ammo (Warrenville), Outdoors Unlimited (Aiken), The Jewelers Loupe INC (Aiken), The Whiskey Trader LLC (Aiken), Tyler Brothers (Wagener) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
22 liquor stores are on the map in Aiken County: A B Beverage Co Inc (Aiken), ABC Package Store (Graniteville), ABC Package Store (New Ellenton), Adams ABC Store, Aiken Liquor Store (Aiken), Bruce's Package Shop (Aiken), Cork & Cap Bottle Shoppe (Aiken), Frances E Bettis Package Shop (Aiken) and 14 more. South Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Aiken County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Aiken County?
Aiken County averaged 547 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.1 per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the South Carolina rate (4.6). The property-crime rate was 21.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Aiken County?
$70,609 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $69,324 for South Carolina and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Aiken County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,447 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Aiken County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Aiken County as “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Aiken County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Aiken County: Clearwater Finishing.
Is there road construction in Aiken County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 19 highway work zones in Aiken County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US1, US278 and SC118.
How many nursing homes are in Aiken County?
6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Aiken County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell County | 20,521 | 6.3 | $46,626 |
| Burke County, GA | 24,470 | 2.9 | $53,014 |
| Edgefield County | 27,476 | 0.60 | $73,029 |
| Lexington County | 304,887 | 3.3 | $77,408 |
| Orangeburg County | 83,253 | 12.6 | $45,675 |
| Richmond County, GA | 206,069 | 5.5 | $55,637 |
| Saluda County | 19,131 | 2.4 | $51,009 |
More: South Carolina statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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