The Town FilesStartex, South Carolina
Community in Spartanburg County · population 745 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 32.7
Startex is a community of 745 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It ranks more walkable than 95% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 91% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of South Carolina towns.
How Startex 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
Median rent is $901 a month. 18.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Startex | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $901 | $937 |
| Median household income | — | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 18.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Startex
| People | Startex | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Startex
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Startex since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1973 about 7.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 108 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 Startex itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Startex
- Wellford, SC1.5 mi · 3,293 people · home $223,000
- Duncan, SC3.0 mi · 4,041 people · home $211,400
- Lyman, SC3.5 mi · 6,173 people · home $277,600
- Fairforest, SC4.2 mi · 1,646 people · home $199,800
- Reidville, SC4.8 mi · 1,634 people · home $331,000
- Arcadia, SC5.9 mi · 3,246 people · home $116,800
- Southern Shops, SC6.6 mi · 3,663 people · home $109,600
- Saxon, SC7.2 mi · 3,896 people · home $90,000
Startex questions
Is Startex, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Startex scores better for retirees than 65% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 29%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
What is the weather like in Startex?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Startex get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Startex since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 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)