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Iva, SC
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
972
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
898
ZIP codes
0
Iva and its ZIP codes
Iva at a glance
- Iva is about 5.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,000 a year, 64% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,400 (40% below South Carolina) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Iva, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iva, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,000
Poverty rate
39.3%
Median home value
$156,400
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (86), German Americans (54), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Iva.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,229
72,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,186 per person
How people get to work
Iva, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iva, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iva, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Iva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake SecessionCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| StarrTown | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| AntrevilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.9 |
| LowndesvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| AndersonCity | 15 mi | 16 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Calhoun FallsTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Hartwell, GACity | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| Due WestTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Reed Creek, GACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 23.8 |
| BeltonCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Honea PathTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| Elberton, GACity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| DonaldsTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iva, SC in?
- Iva is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Iva, SC?
- About 972 people live in Iva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iva?
- Nearby places include Lake Secession (4.3 mi), Starr (5 mi), Antreville (5.9 mi), Lowndesville (6.9 mi), Homeland Park (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023