The Town FilesMullins, South Carolina
City in Marion County · population 4,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,300
- Household income
- $34,908
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.9
Mullins is a city of 4,026 people in Marion County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $95,300, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 82% of South Carolina towns.
How Mullins 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 Mullins is worth $95,300, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $34,908, which is more affordable than 77% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $628 a month. 45.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mullins | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $628 | $937 |
| Median household income | $34,908 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Mullins
| People | Mullins | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Mullins
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mullins since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 10, 1982 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 7,064 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,706 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Mullins itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in Mullins
5 public schools with 1,534 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullins High | 9-12 | 568 | 18.9 |
| North Mullins Primary | PK-2 | 371 | 10.3 |
| McCormick Elementary | 3-5 | 299 | 23.0 |
| Palmetto Middle | 6-8 | 296 | 21.1 |
| Academy for Careers and Technology | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Mullins
- Marion, SC8.2 mi · 6,448 people · home $137,300
- Dillon, SC16.6 mi · 6,384 people · home $115,500
- Tabor City, NC22.1 mi · 3,781 people · home $115,900
- Conway, SC28.1 mi · 24,849 people · home $260,900
Mullins questions
Is Mullins, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mullins scores better for retirees than 47% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 60%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Mullins?
The median owner-occupied home in Mullins is valued at $95,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,908, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $628 a month.
What is the weather like in Mullins?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Mullins get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mullins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 10, 1982. 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)