The Town FilesMcCormick, South Carolina
Town in McCormick County · population 2,232 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,000
- Household income
- $41,111
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.0
McCormick is a town of 2,232 people in McCormick County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $92,000, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 89% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 89% of South Carolina towns.
How McCormick 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 McCormick is worth $92,000, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $41,111, which is more affordable than 87% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $670 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | McCormick | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $670 | $937 |
| Median household income | $41,111 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in McCormick
| People | McCormick | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in McCormick
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCormick since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 22, 1992 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in McCormick County since 1996
McCormick 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 McCormick County
McCormick County had 2,064 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,438 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in McCormick itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in McCormick
4 public schools with 622 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Elementary | PK-5 | 224 | 10.2 |
| McCormick High | 9-12 | 204 | 12.8 |
| McCormick Middle | 6-8 | 125 | 13.9 |
| SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe | 10-12 | 69 | 5.8 |
Towns near McCormick
- Lincolnton, GA13.7 mi · 1,480 people · home $207,100
- Abbeville, SC19.1 mi · 4,874 people · home $106,400
- Greenwood, SC21.0 mi · 22,545 people · home $136,300
- Calhoun Falls, SC21.6 mi · 1,727 people · home $70,700
- Edgefield, SC22.4 mi · 2,322 people · home $122,500
- Ninety Six, SC23.3 mi · 2,076 people · home $121,000
- Appling, GA23.7 mi · 658 people · home $299,300
- Evans, GA25.3 mi · 34,536 people · home $366,100
McCormick questions
Is McCormick, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McCormick scores better for retirees than 94% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 89%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in McCormick?
The median owner-occupied home in McCormick is valued at $92,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,111, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $670 a month.
What is the weather like in McCormick?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does McCormick get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCormick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 22, 1992. 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)