The Town FilesCamp Croft, South Carolina
Community in Spartanburg County · population 2,110 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,000
- Household income
- $44,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 39.7
Camp Croft is a community of 2,110 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $165,000, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 85% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of South Carolina towns.
How Camp Croft 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 Camp Croft is worth $165,000, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $44,219, which is more affordable than 41% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,082 a month. 49.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camp Croft | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,082 | $937 |
| Median household income | $44,219 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.0% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Camp Croft
| People | Camp Croft | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.0% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Camp Croft
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camp Croft since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 16, 1994 about 4.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 48 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 6, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 2, 1957.
Severe weather in Spartanburg County since 1996
Spartanburg County has been included in 25 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 Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County had 155,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,564 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Camp Croft itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Towns near Camp Croft
- Ben Avon, SC1.9 mi · 2,428 people · home $211,300
- Arkwright, SC4.3 mi · 2,311 people · home $164,100
- Spartanburg, SC4.4 mi · 38,732 people · home $203,700
- Drayton, SC5.2 mi · 1,115 people · home $131,300
- Pacolet, SC5.7 mi · 2,274 people · home $89,600
- Clifton, SC5.9 mi · 544 people · home $105,200
- Roebuck, SC6.1 mi · 2,357 people · home $211,600
- Converse, SC6.1 mi · 534 people · home $153,600
Camp Croft questions
Is Camp Croft, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camp Croft scores better for retirees than 22% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 6%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Camp Croft?
The median owner-occupied home in Camp Croft is valued at $165,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,219, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,082 a month.
What is the weather like in Camp Croft?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Camp Croft get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camp Croft since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 16, 1994. 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)