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Tamassee, SC
Census-designated place in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
35
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
0
Tamassee and its ZIP codes
Tamassee at a glance
- Tamassee is 83% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Tamassee, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconee County. PPP loans are for Tamassee.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Tamassee, 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
80° / 26°F
87.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Tamassee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemTown | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.5 |
| WalhallaCity | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| West UnionTown | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Six MileTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SenecaCity | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WestminsterCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| LongcreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Highlands, NCTown | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Cashiers, NCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| NorrisTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| CentralTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| PickensCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tamassee, SC in?
- Tamassee is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Tamassee, SC?
- About 35 people live in Tamassee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tamassee?
- Nearby places include Salem (2.4 mi), Keowee Key (6.7 mi), Walhalla (8.4 mi), West Union (8.6 mi), Six Mile (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023