The Town FilesIva, South Carolina
Town in Anderson County · population 1,015 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,400
- Household income
- $25,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 36.4
Iva is a town of 1,015 people in Anderson County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $156,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks quieter than 85% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 74% of South Carolina towns.
How Iva 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 Iva is worth $156,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $25,000, which is more affordable than 6% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $774 a month. 53.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iva | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $774 | $937 |
| Median household income | $25,000 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Iva
| People | Iva | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Iva
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iva since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1974 about 9.2 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 19 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Anderson County since 1996
Anderson County has been included in 21 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 Anderson County
Anderson County had 72,695 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,737 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Iva itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Iva
2 public schools with 1,200 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent High | 9-12 | 821 | 17.8 |
| Iva Elementary | PK-5 | 379 | 12.6 |
Towns near Iva
- Lake Secession, SC4.6 mi · 1,058 people · home $382,600
- Homeland Park, SC10.8 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
- Anderson, SC14.8 mi · 28,106 people · home $218,200
- Calhoun Falls, SC15.3 mi · 1,727 people · home $70,700
- Hartwell, GA15.4 mi · 4,470 people · home $165,700
- Centerville, SC15.5 mi · 7,185 people · home $229,700
- Due West, SC15.7 mi · 1,219 people · home $185,000
- Reed Creek, GA17.0 mi · 2,724 people · home $342,900
Iva questions
Is Iva, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iva scores better for retirees than 63% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 85%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Iva?
The median owner-occupied home in Iva is valued at $156,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,000, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $774 a month.
What is the weather like in Iva?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Iva get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 1974. 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)