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Walhalla, SC
City in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
4,157
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,070
ZIP codes
0
Walhalla and its ZIP codes
Walhalla at a glance
- Walhalla is about 6.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,327, 48% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 (34% below South Carolina) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Walhalla, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walhalla, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,327
Poverty rate
45.9%
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (695), Irish Americans (694), Honduran Americans (371).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconee County. PPP loans are for Walhalla.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
Walhalla, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled33.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walhalla, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walhalla, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.6%
U.S. 11.1% +9.5 pts
Cities near Walhalla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West UnionTown | 1.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WestminsterCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| TamasseeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SenecaCity | 9 mi | 8.4 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.5 |
| SalemTown | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LongcreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Six MileTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| South UnionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Chickasaw PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ClemsonCity | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CentralTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walhalla, SC in?
- Walhalla is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Walhalla, SC?
- About 4,157 people live in Walhalla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walhalla?
- Nearby places include West Union (1.4 mi), Westminster (7 mi), Tamassee (8.4 mi), Seneca (9 mi), Newry (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023