Blenheim SC, 2021
Blenheim’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 95 in 1890, a peak of 253 in 1930, 115 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1883Blenheim is settled
BlenheimSC
A town of 107, settled in 1883.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
107
2025 Census estimate · −5.3% since 2020
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
50
Balanced
Is Blenheim a good place to live?
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Blenheim, above both the South Carolina town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Blenheim has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
107 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Blenheim: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Blenheim, and how to reach them.
PowerMarlboro Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Blenheim’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarlboro Board of Voter RegistrationMarlboro County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code2951629516 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blenheim.
Climate
Blenheim has mild winters and hot summers
Blenheim has mild winters and warm summers. Blenheim’s July high is 92°F, close to South Carolina’s towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–58°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–75°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Blenheim
Most working residents leave Blenheim for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Blenheim fell to 50 in 2023, 22 fewer than in 2013. Blenheim’s median household income is $49,000.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Blenheim0%
Bennettsville14%
Cheraw12%
Lamar6%
Columbia6%
29 mi
median commute distance
50
jobs based in Blenheim
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Blenheim faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Blenheim stands out in South Carolina and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
23% of adults have diabetes in Blenheim. Among 170 South Carolina towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Blenheim. 39% of adults have obesity in Blenheim.
| Blenheim | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
2 better11 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Blenheim | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.3% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85% | 80.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32.8% | 13.9% |
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon
17.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Blenheim
16pages on Blenheim
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Blenheim; the nearest are
St. Andrews UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Laurinburg, NC19.1 miFlorence-Darlington Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Florence20.6 mi$4,636 in-state tuitionFrancis Marion UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Florence22.1 mi$11,160 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Blenheim residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
About Blenheim
Town in South Carolina, United States
Blenheim is a town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Blenheim had a population of 115. It is named for Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. Blenheim Palace was the residence of the Duke of Marlborough, after whom Marlboro County is named. Blenheim Ginger Ale was originally bottled in Blenheim, with the local mineral water.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- ZIP code
- 29516
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Blenheim
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blenheim, SC a good place to live?
Blenheim has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.