2017 · The Florentine Bell Tower, a carillon that is a landmark on the campus of Furman University · Library of Congress
Furman’s story
Furman in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 673.
Population
673
residents
Median home value
$95K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
30.2
years
Jobs based here
37
A commuter town
Small town
673 people, and everyone knows the way
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Weather
Forecast →53°
Sunny
H 85° · L 63°
Local news
All →- FCS Ranked Furman, S.C. State Set For Saturday Showdown At Paladin StadiumFOX Carolina News · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Furman. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Furman
Most working residents leave Furman for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Varnville (10%), Hardeeville (6%) and Hampton (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Furman1%
Varnville10%
Hardeeville6%
Hampton4%
Bluffton4%
29 mi
median commute distance
37
jobs based in Furman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Furman has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–62°
Spring52–77°
Summer70–91°
Fall55–77°
Nov 26
typical first frost
Mar 6
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Furman is
Furman beats the South Carolina average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
32 measures vs. South Carolina
5 better8 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Furman | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 18.6% | 22.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.8% | 13.9% |
Hampton Regional Medical Center
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Furman for work
Where Furman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
37jobs based in Furman
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Furman
Town in South Carolina, United States
Furman is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census, down from 239 at the 2010 census. It is not to be confused with Furman University, which is in Greenville, South Carolina.
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- Population
- 224
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 115 ft
- ZIP code
- 29921
- Area code
- 803
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