Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 223, settled in 1901.
Furman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 296 in 1920, a peak of 380 in 1940, 224 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2017 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Furman, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Furman.
Federal aid has come to Furman households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in 88% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Furman break down as 55% from hurricanes and 21% from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Varnville (10%), Hardeeville (6%) and Hampton (4%). The share of residents in Furman who live below the poverty line is 5.8%, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Just 1% of the town’s working residents have a job in town.
| Furman | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 37 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 6.1% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The peak summer temperature for Furman comes to 92°F, against 91°F in South Carolina’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Furman: 35% of adults feel lonely. Only 2 of the 170 South Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Furman.
| Furman | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Furman | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 18.6% | 22.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.8% | 13.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Furman; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Furman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
Where Furman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in South Carolina, United States
Furman is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census, down from 239 at the 2010 census. It is not to be confused with Furman University, which is in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Furman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.