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| What Orangeburg is like for active adults |
Orangeburg, population 13,000, was chosen an All-American city in 2005. Located in central South Carolina this small town has several colleges (including top-rated Claflin University and South Carolina State University - both predominately black schools). It is known as the Garden City and has a lovely downtown. Orangeburg has an active and very successful redevelopment program.
A number of active adult communities are being built in the area. South Carolina enjoys a relatively low cost of living and Orangeburg is a bargain compared to many places. The median selling price in late 2009 was about $74,000 (Zillow.com). Photo of town square courtesy of Wikipedia and Akhenaton06. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Edisto Memorial Gardens - Orangeburg Rose Festival - South Carolina State University - The I. P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium - Grand American Coon Hunt - Hillcrest Golf Club (municipal) |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is somewhat remote in SC's interior. As a small town it won't appeal to people looking for a faster pace. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like living in a college town enjoy it here. Claflin University is an historic black university so educated African-Americans will feel comfortable (the town is 67% black). Religion is important as well with Southern Methodist College in town as well. |
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| Education and agriculture. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Orangeburg is located in the center of South Carolina. It is on the banks of the North Edisto River. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The colleges in town have cultural offerings. The Rose Festival and the N. Edisto Museum provide opportunities as well. |
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| Medical facilities |
| TRMC of Orangeburg and Calhoon is in town. |
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| Transportation |
| Columbia Airport is about 35 miles |
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Facts about ORANGEBURG
- State: SC
- Environment: College Town,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: <80 (Very low)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jfb8
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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