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1912
St. Matthews - First Baptist Chuch, 1912
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Col. J. A. Banks House
Col. J. A. Banks House is a historic home located at St. Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built about 1893, and remodeled in 1909–1910. It is a two-story, asymmetrical plan dwelling that incorporates both Classical and Victorian elements.
About St. Matthews
Town in South Carolina, United StatesSt. Matthews is a town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,841 at the 2020 census, a decline from 2,021 in 2010. It is the county seat of Calhoun County. St. Matthews is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town holds an annual Purple Martin festival in April which includes food, music, cars, and more.
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Housing in St. Matthews
The typical St. Matthews home is worth about $188,000, up 6.2% in a year, 39% below the South Carolina typical home.
Safety in St. Matthews
Safety Grade C-
St. Matthews reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 78% report less. Within South Carolina, it does better than 57% of towns.
Work & commute in St. Matthews
Full picture →Most working residents leave St. Matthews for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (8%), Orangeburg (8%) and North Charleston (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Health in St. Matthews
Health Grade C
Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 59% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with South Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in St. Matthews
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Climate in St. Matthews
Full climate →St. Matthews has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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