c. 1940 · Greetings from · Wikimedia Commons
Inman’s story
Inman in pictures
8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
- c. 1940Greetings from
- 2019Inman Mill - June 2019
InmanSC
A town of 3,166. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
3,166
+28.8% since 2010
Typical home
$304K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
1,007
A commuter town
What makes Inman stand out
The 3 things Inman does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Inman has grown 28.8% since 2010
2,321 people in 2010; 3,166 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Inman’s report card
SchoolsABeats 87% of SC districtsOutdoors0 miof trails · 1% conservedCommute12 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$304K1% below the SC typical homeHealthC−Healthier than 22% of U.S. townsSafetyCLess crime than 34% of U.S. townsClimate89°/32°Summer high · winter low · 4″ snowHazards33/100Low risk of storm & flood damage
Now in Inman
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Clear
H 0° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Woman charged with murder after man dies day after Inman shooting, deputies sayFOX Carolina News · Aug 26
- Deputies: Drug deal leads to shots fired in Spartanburg Co. neighborhoodFOX Carolina News · Jul 27
- Guilty plea postponed in Oakridge Community Care Home case, former owner still faces chargesFOX Carolina News · Jul 21
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Inman. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Inman’s public schools outperform 87% of South Carolina districts
The public schools Inman’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Elementary | PK–3 | 565 | B+ |
| T. E. Mabry Middle | 7–8 | 452 | C+ |
| Inman Intermediate | 4–6 | 322 | B− |
| Chapman High | 9–12 | 1,057 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Outdoors
1% of Inman is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
1%conserved
1%
conserved · 12 of 1,213 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#6
most walkable in SC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Inman Mills Park | 0.1 mi | 11 |
| 2. Leroy Mathis Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Inman
Most working residents leave Inman for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Spartanburg (14%), Greenville (7%) and Southern Shops (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Inman3%
Spartanburg14%
Greenville7%
Southern Shops3%
Greer2%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,007
jobs based in Inman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Inman home is worth about $304K
The typical Inman home is worth about $304,000, up 2.1% in a year, close to the South Carolina typical home.
$304KZillow home value
Typical home value
Inman$304K
South Carolina$306K
Market temperature
52
days on market
100%
sale-to-list price
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Inman beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. South Carolina
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Inman | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| More smokers | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.7% | 25.8% |
Spartanburg Medical Center
10.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 34% of U.S. towns
Inman reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 66% report less. Within South Carolina, it does better than 68% of towns.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Inman1.7
South Carolina3.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Inman19.7
South Carolina17.1
U.S.15.5
34th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
68th
percentile among SC towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
68
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Inman has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–54°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–87°
Fall50–72°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Inman for work
Where Inman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,007jobs based in Inman
3%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Inman on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Inman
4 notable people were born in Inman.
About Inman
City in South Carolina, United States
Inman is a city in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States, part of the Spartanburg metropolitan area. With a population of 3,665 at the 2020 census, Inman residents have access to nearby Lake Bowen that affords water recreational sports and fishing, and Inman is accessible by Interstate 26 and Interstate 85. The city contains a historic main street district, several houses of worship, and a school district.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,990
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
- ZIP code
- 29349
- Area code
- 864
Inman’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Inman.
Inman MillsInman
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