Olar, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 207 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.7%
 
Males: 113  (54.6%)
Females: 94  (45.4%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29843.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,679 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Olar:

$39,679
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,142 (it was $17,113 in 2000)

Olar town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,300 (it was $44,500 in 2000)
Olar:

$66,300
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $96,953; detached houses: $131,233; mobile homes: $22,767

Median gross rent in 2022: $966.

March 2022 cost of living index in Olar: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.0%
(20.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Olar, SC (2022)
    • 8948.6%White alone
    • 7138.8%Black alone
    • 2010.9%Two or more races
    • 31.6%Asian alone

Races in Olar detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Olar, South Carolina as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Olar is 194 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.37
South Carolina average:

2.56
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Ancestries: American (41.5%), German (13.8%), English (6.2%), Swiss (3.1%), Welsh (3.1%), Scottish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 206 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 263 people per square mile   (very low).

Olar, South Carolina map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
South Carolina:

5.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Olar town:

0.7% ($300)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta-Richmond County, GA (51.5 miles , pop. 195,182).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (141.7 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (578.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Govan, SC (1.7 miles),
Ulmer, SC (2.4 miles),
Hilda, SC (2.7 miles ),
Kline, SC (3.2 miles ),
Denmark, SC (3.2 miles ),
Sycamore, SC (3.2 miles),
Barnwell, SC (3.4 miles ),
Ehrhardt, SC (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 33.18 N, Longitude: 81.18 W

Area code: 803

Distribution of median household income in Olar, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Olar, SC in 2022
Olar satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.5%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in Olar, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Social assistance (10.4%)
  • Utilities (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Utilities (13.6%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Social assistance (11.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (15.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Social assistance (9.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.1%)
  • Wood products (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Olar, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.5%)
  • Engineers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.1%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (9.1%)
  • Religious workers (6.8%)
  • Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (15.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15.2%)
  • Top executives (9.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)

Average climate in Olar, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Olar, South Carolina average temperatures Olar, South Carolina average precipitation Olar, South Carolina humidity Olar, South Carolina wind speed Olar, South Carolina snowfall Olar, South Carolina sunshine Olar, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.3. This is better than average.

City:

60.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.81
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Olar-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Olar town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 19.2 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Olar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 63.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from Olar center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 228.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 374.7 miles away from Olar center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 68.4 miles away from Olar center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bamberg County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Olar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Olar:

  • LEMON PARK COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • DCA BARNWELL (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • UNIHEALTH POST ACUTE CARE - BARNWELL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • VNA OF GREATER BAMBERG (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • UNIHEALTH POST-ACUTE CARE OF BAMBERG (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)

Amtrak station near Olar:

  • 11 miles: DENMARK (200 W. BARUCH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olar:

  • Denmark Technical College (about 10 miles; Denmark, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • South Carolina State University (about 30 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 33 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 44 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 46 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • Georgia Regents University (about 51 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 53 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)

Public elementary/middle school in Olar:

  • MCCROREY-LISTON SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (Location: 1978 SC HIGHWAY 215 SOUTH, Grades: PK-6)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Town of Olar Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Olar include: Bethel Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Holiness Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Connelly Hunting Plantation & Motel (18881 Main Highway).

Birthplace of: Dave Dickerson - Basketball player-coach.

Bamberg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Olar that have no violations reported:

  • OLAR GOVAN WATER SYSTEM (0510004) (Population served: 304, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.7%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Olar:

Marital status in Olar, SC
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 5.6%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Olar:

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 13.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Olar, SC (based on Bamberg County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,80727
Mainline Protestant2,30525
Black Protestant3723
Other971
Catholic--
None9,406-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Bamberg County:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Bamberg County:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

14.9%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Bamberg County:

35.3%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bamberg County:

12.9%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Olar:

47.8%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Olar:

40.5%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.0
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Olar:

17.2%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.3%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.8%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

48.7%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Olar:

83.1%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Olar, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$667$8,0040$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$325
Firefighters 0$0 13$170
Totals for Government 1$667$8,00418$495

Businesses in Olar, SC

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Olar:

  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WRIT (790 AM; 1 kW; BAMBERG-DENMARK, SC; Owner: VOORHEES COLLEGE)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDOG (1460 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olar:

  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDOG-FM (93.5 FM; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHC-FM (92.1 FM; HAMPTON, SC; Owner: HAMPTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Olar:

  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)

Olar fatal accident list:

Dec 4, 1991 07:35 PM, 106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • 500Total average daily traffic
  • 24Total average daily truck traffic
  • 640Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Olar)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • OLAR, Approx. 1200' Ne Of Junction Of Sc State Rd. 27 And Sc Hwy 64 (Olar) (Lat: 33.186972 Lon: -81.193278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106 m, Call Sign: WQPW751,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2012, Expiration Date: 09/04/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2022, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • OLAR, Northeast Of Junction South Carolina State Road 27 (Lat: 33.186972 Lon: -81.193278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WQUT579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2014, Expiration Date: 10/07/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2016, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road #b3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • OLAR, Northeast Of Junction South Carolina State Road 27 (Lat: 33.186972 Lon: -81.193278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WQXQ859,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2016, Expiration Date: 05/12/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KE4CQM, Licensee ID: L00691497, Grant Date: 03/10/2015, Expiration Date: 03/10/2025, Registrant: David S Stressman, 10200 Low Country Hwy, Olar, SC 29843

  • Call Sign: KG4RCG, Licensee ID: L00449876, Grant Date: 10/19/2011, Expiration Date: 01/15/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/17/2024, Certifier: James C Kearse Jr, Registrant: James C Kearse Jr, 15396 Low Country Hwy, Olar, SC 29843

  • Call Sign: KI4MCN, Licensee ID: L01072720, Grant Date: 10/13/2015, Expiration Date: 10/13/2025, Certifier: Adolphus R Lain, Registrant: Adolphus R Lain, 3602 Memorial Church Rd, Olar, SC 29843

  • Call Sign: KI4VGU, Licensee ID: L01275325, Grant Date: 08/28/2018, Expiration Date: 08/28/2028, Certifier: Richard D Smith, Registrant: Richard D Smith, 1653 Starr Cemetery Rd, Olar, SC 29843

  • Call Sign: KM4JBL, Licensee ID: L01930923, Grant Date: 03/23/2015, Expiration Date: 03/23/2025, Certifier: David W Wolfe, Registrant: David W Wolfe, 17084 Low Country Hwy, Olar, SC 29843-4061

  • Call Sign: KM4NQR, Licensee ID: L01973476, Grant Date: 10/01/2015, Expiration Date: 10/01/2025, Certifier: Jeffrey E Jackson, Registrant: Jeffrey E Jackson, 11973 Carolina Hwy, Olar, SC 29843


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9203V, N9203V, N-9203V, Serial Number: 690053, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Innovative Poultry Products LLC, 2192 Juniper Creek Rd, Olar, SC 29843

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 27. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 47 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Olar, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.0%), and Structure Fires (33.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Olar, SC
    • 17549.0%Outside Fires
    • 11833.1%Structure Fires
    • 5415.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 102.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Olar, SC
Most common first names in Olar, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1772.3 years
James1571.5 years
Henry1476.0 years
Robert1461.2 years
William1372.6 years
Mary974.8 years
Willie878.0 years
Annie785.5 years
George677.2 years
David670.5 years
Most common last names in Olar, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morris3176.9 years
Sanders2366.9 years
Still1780.7 years
Brabham1670.8 years
Joyner1372.2 years
Hutto1367.8 years
Gunnells1171.6 years
Fail1177.0 years
Kearse1078.3 years
Johnson1070.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Olar, SC
  • 90.2%Electricity
  • 9.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Olar, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Olar compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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