The Town FilesDue West, South Carolina
Town in Abbeville County · population 1,219 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,000
- Household income
- $53,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 21.6
Due West is a town of 1,219 people in Abbeville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $185,000, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 86% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 85% of South Carolina towns.
How Due West 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 Due West is worth $185,000, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $53,603, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Due West | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $937 |
| Median household income | $53,603 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Due West
| People | Due West | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Due West
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Due West since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 31, 1973 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 63 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 3, 2005.
Severe weather in Abbeville County since 1996
Abbeville County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 Abbeville County
Abbeville County had 5,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,349 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Due West itself the ACS puts it at 22.6%.
Public schools in Due West
1 public school with 488 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | 8-12 | 488 | 16.3 |
Towns near Due West
- Honea Path, SC7.8 mi · 3,686 people · home $155,400
- Ware Shoals, SC9.2 mi · 1,701 people · home $82,000
- Abbeville, SC10.8 mi · 4,874 people · home $106,400
- Lake Secession, SC11.6 mi · 1,058 people · home $382,600
- Belton, SC14.4 mi · 4,335 people · home $133,500
- Iva, SC15.7 mi · 1,015 people · home $156,400
- Greenwood, SC16.6 mi · 22,545 people · home $136,300
- Homeland Park, SC17.7 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
Due West questions
Is Due West, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Due West scores better for retirees than 73% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 36%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 21.6).
How much does a house cost in Due West?
The median owner-occupied home in Due West is valued at $185,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,603, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Due West?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Due West get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Due West since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 31, 1973. 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)