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c. 1905
Allendale - Residence on Milll Street, c. 1905
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About Allendale
Town in South Carolina, United StatesAllendale is a town in and the county seat of Allendale County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,482 at the 2010 census, a decline from 4,052 in 2000. The majority of residents are African American.
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Housing in Allendale
The typical Allendale home is worth about $68,000, down 3.4% in a year, 78% below the South Carolina typical home.
Safety in Allendale
Safety Grade D-
Allendale reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.
Work & commute in Allendale
Full picture →Most working residents leave Allendale for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (6%), Barnwell (4%) and Fairfax (3%). Half commute less than 41 miles.
Health in Allendale
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 57% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with South Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Allendale
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Allendale
Full climate →Allendale has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Colleges in Allendale
Colleges →of Allendale’s residents are enrolled in college. University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie has about 624 students on campus.
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