The Town FilesInman, South Carolina
City in Spartanburg County · population 2,990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,500
- Household income
- $63,599
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 36.6
Inman is a city of 2,990 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more walkable than 97% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 91% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 91% of South Carolina towns.
How Inman 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 Inman is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $63,599, which is more affordable than 69% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,323 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inman | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,323 | $937 |
| Median household income | $63,599 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Inman
| People | Inman | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Inman
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inman since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1989 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on August 20, 1999.
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 Inman itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Inman
8 public schools with 4,668 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs Middle | 6-8 | 1,119 | 16.2 |
| Chapman High | 9-12 | 1,068 | 13.9 |
| Oakland Elementary | PK-5 | 739 | 15.1 |
| Inman Elementary | PK-3 | 542 | 12.6 |
| T.E. Mabry Middle | 7-8 | 455 | 12.0 |
| New Prospect Elementary | PK-6 | 427 | 11.9 |
| Inman Intermediate | 4-6 | 318 | 12.7 |
| H. B. Swofford Career Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Inman
- Inman Mills, SC0.8 mi · 1,233 people · home $108,600
- Lyman, SC6.0 mi · 6,173 people · home $277,600
- Boiling Springs, SC6.3 mi · 10,405 people · home $244,400
- Campobello, SC6.4 mi · 675 people · home $271,800
- Wellford, SC6.7 mi · 3,293 people · home $223,000
- Southern Shops, SC7.1 mi · 3,663 people · home $109,600
- Valley Falls, SC7.4 mi · 8,012 people · home $256,600
- Startex, SC7.8 mi · 745 people · home —
Inman questions
Is Inman, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inman scores better for retirees than 49% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 45%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Inman?
The median owner-occupied home in Inman is valued at $192,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,599, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,323 a month.
What is the weather like in Inman?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Inman get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1989. 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)