Aynor is a small town in Horry County, South Carolina, United States, south of Galivants Ferry. As of the 2020 census, Aynor had a population of 974. It was estimated in 2018 to be 934.

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Town numbers

ZIP code29511

Area code843

Living in Aynor

Housing in Aynor

$292K▲ 3.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Aynor home is worth about $292,000, up 3.8% in a year, close to the South Carolina typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Aynor

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Aynor's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Aynor 0

South Carolina 4.4

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Aynor 8.4

South Carolina 19.9

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Aynor

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Most working residents leave Aynor for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Conway (25%), Myrtle Beach (7%) and North Charleston (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Conway

25%

Myrtle Beach

North Charleston

Red Hill

7%Work in townlive and work in Aynor 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 569Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Aynor →

Health in Aynor

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with South Carolina

9better than SC

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offSC 8.9% · better 13.4%Fewer adults facing food insecuritySC 17.4% · better

Care nearby

Musc Health Marion Medical CenterMullins · 11.8 mi · ER

Lrmc - AynorAynor · 5.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Aynor · CMS · HRSAHealth in Aynor →

Natural hazards in Aynor

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes

3Does Aynor flood?paid flood claims since 2016 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Aynor

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Aynor →

Climate in Aynor

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Aynor has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°.

59° / 37°Winter

75° / 51°Spring

89° / 70°Summer

76° / 54°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Nov 22, with the last in spring around Mar 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Aynor →

Schools in Aynor

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Aynor’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHorry 01Schools3

Aynor Elementary BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 781 students Aynor Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 742 students Aynor High A+High · Grades 9–12 · 901 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within SC. Ratings are from neighbors.