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Explore the life in Central based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Central
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Central
3. Crime In Central
4. Cost of Living In Central
5. Gender In Central
6. Household Income For Central
7. Education In Central
8. Race & Ethnicity In Central

Central is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 5342 residents.. The poverty rate of Central is 34.9%, which is 149% higher than national average. The typical household in Central earns $31233 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 65% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Central are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Central is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Central, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Central remained 10.7%, which is 128% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Central, only 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Central is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Central is $112500 , which is 51% lower than national average. While median income in Central remained $31233, which is 54% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing50%

Affordability50%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education80%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Central, South Carolina is 14% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Central is 86% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Central is 0% lower than national average. You have 1 in 1781 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 50 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In South Carolina	53	53	60	48	47
In USA	1491	1301	2020	1050	1156

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In South Carolina	58	40	51	57	57
In USA	2084	330	948	1918	1757