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Keowee Key, SC
Census-designated place in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
3,351
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
966
ZIP codes
0
Keowee Key and its ZIP codes
Keowee Key at a glance
- Keowee Key is about 5.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $124,788 a year, 80% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $556,000 (about 2.1 times the South Carolina figure).
Local data for Keowee Key, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keowee Key, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,788
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$556,000
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
65.5%
Median age
65.6
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (752), German Americans (497), Scottish Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconee County. PPP loans are for Keowee Key.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,154
25,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$691M
FY 2026, $8,791 per person
How people get to work
Keowee Key, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.5%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home30.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keowee Key, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
61.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keowee Key, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Keowee Key
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Six MileTown | 5.8 mi | 2 |
| TamasseeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| West UnionTown | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| WalhallaCity | 9.1 mi | 3.9 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| SenecaCity | 10 mi | 8.4 |
| NorrisTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| CentralTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ClemsonCity | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| PickensCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| LibertyCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| WestminsterCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keowee Key, SC in?
- Keowee Key is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Keowee Key, SC?
- About 3,351 people live in Keowee Key, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keowee Key?
- Nearby places include Salem (5.4 mi), Six Mile (5.8 mi), Tamassee (6.7 mi), Newry (6.9 mi), West Union (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023