The Town FilesBlacksburg, South Carolina
Town in Cherokee County · population 1,889 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,400
- Household income
- $32,092
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.8
Blacksburg is a town of 1,889 people in Cherokee County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $157,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 78% of South Carolina towns.
How Blacksburg ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blacksburg is worth $157,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $32,092, which is more affordable than 15% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 41.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blacksburg | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $834 | $937 |
| Median household income | $32,092 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.5% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blacksburg
| People | Blacksburg | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.4% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Blacksburg
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blacksburg since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 6, 2020 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Cherokee County since 1996
Cherokee County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Cherokee County
Cherokee County had 18,064 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,261 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Blacksburg itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Public schools in Blacksburg
4 public schools with 1,589 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | 9-12 | 530 | 13.9 |
| Blacksburg Primary | PK-2 | 372 | 16.2 |
| Blacksburg Middle | 6-8 | 366 | 12.6 |
| Blacksburg Elementary | 3-5 | 321 | 14.0 |
Towns near Blacksburg
- Grover, NC4.8 mi · 802 people · home $127,800
- East Gaffney, SC6.5 mi · 2,882 people · home $77,600
- Patterson Springs, NC7.6 mi · 571 people · home $142,200
- Gaffney, SC8.8 mi · 12,764 people · home $137,700
- Light Oak, NC11.6 mi · 697 people · home $89,200
- Shelby, NC11.7 mi · 21,918 people · home $197,200
- Kings Mountain, NC12.1 mi · 11,142 people · home $204,100
- Boiling Springs, NC12.2 mi · 4,615 people · home $265,400
Blacksburg questions
Is Blacksburg, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blacksburg scores better for retirees than 47% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 57%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Blacksburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Blacksburg is valued at $157,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,092, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Blacksburg?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Blacksburg get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blacksburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 6, 2020. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)