Result 3: All residents in Kershaw County are living in safe, affordable housing.

Percent of Occupied Housing Units where Residents Spend at Least 30% of Income on Housing (Income $35,000 - $49,999)

Current Value

3.3%

2023

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Data Source Details

Data was obtained from the U.S. Census - S2503 (ACSST5Y2016, ACSST1Y2017, ACSST1Y2018, ACSST1Y2019, ACSST5Y2020, ACSST1Y2021) from 2016-2021.

In Kershaw County the median household income is $56,449. Please note that data was not reported in 2019.

Percent of Occupied Housing Units Where Householders Spend at Least 30% of Income on Housing
Household Income	Less than $20,000	$20,000 - $34,999	$35,000 - $49,999	$50,000 - $75,999	$75,000 or More
2016	12.2	8.1	2.8	1.7	0.7
2017	11.9	7.8	2.8	1.5	0.8
2018	11.5	7.9	1.7	2.3	0.2
2019	-	-	-	-	-
2020	12	7.2	1.9	2.2	0.4
2021	13	8.2	4.6	1.5	1

Percent of Owner - Occupied Housing Units Where Householders Spend at Least 30% of Income on Housing
Household Income	Less than $20,000	$20,000 - $34,999	$35,000 - $49,999	$50,000 - $75,999	$75,000 or More
2016	10.2	7.2	3.2	2	0.8
2017	10.6	6.2	2.1	1.8	0.9
2018	9	7.4	1.8	1.4	0.3
2019	-	-	-	-	-
2020	9.7	6	1.8	2.6	0.5
2021	9	5.2	5.5	1.8	1.2

Percent of Renter - Occupied Housing Units Where Householders Spend at Least 30% of Income on Housing
Household Income	Less than $20,000	$20,000 - $34,999	$35,000 - $49,999	$50,000 - $75,999	$75,000 or More
2016	20.5	12.1	1.2	0.6	0
2017	19.9	15.7	6.6	0	0
2018	23.2	10.2	1.1	6.5	0
2019	-	-	-	-	-
2020	22.2	12.1	2.2	0.9	0
2021	32.1	22.5	0	0	0

How are we doing on the data?

Are things getting better? Are things getting worse? Are things staying the same?

What are different groups experiencing?

Source: US Census

Story Behind the Curve

Engaging in the “Story Behind the Curve” process encourages us to better understand the supporting and contextual data associated with the specific result we are working to achieve as well as the related indicators. This analysis allows us to identify both positive and negative factors that influence the established baseline trend, identify partners to engage with, and develop strategies that would help us to “Turn the Curve,” in the direction that helps us achieve the desired results identified by each workgroup with the goal to improve the overall well-being of Kershaw County residents.

What factors are pushing up on the data?

The Housing Workgroup identified a number of factors that are negatively influencing the data. Some of these factors include:

Lack of Affordable Housing Units
Policy Barriers
Lack of Protection for Renters
Market Forces
Rising Rental Costs
Rising Utility Costs
Rising Interest Rates
Development of New Housing Units Focused on Market-Rate Housing
Limited Access to Resources
Limited Financial Literacy
Low Salaries/Wages
Limited Opportunities for Employment

What factors are pushing down on the data?

The Housing Workgroup identified a number of factors that are positively influencing the data. Some of these factors include:

Immediate Housing Assistance Programs
Transitional Housing Programs
Home Repair Programs

Partners

What partners should we engage to address the factors?

The Housing Workgroup identified the following community partners and organizations as integral components of the ongoing development and implementation of the 2023 Kershaw County Community Health Improvement Plan. These partners play a crucial role in ensuring that all residents of Kershaw County have access to safe, affordable housing.

United Way of Kershaw County
Habitat for Humanity
Food for the Soul
New Day on Mill
Christian Community Ministries
Santee Lynches
Kershaw County Housing Authority
Kershaw County Housing Partnership
State Housing Authority
Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County
Kershaw County Government

Strategies

The Housing Workgroup identified the following strategy areas for the 2023 Kershaw County Community Health Improvement Plan to work towards all residents of Kershaw County being having access to safe, affordable housing.

Strategy Area 1: Strengthen Partnerships Between Organizations Working in Housing
Strategy Area 2: Support Organizations Serving Residents Experiencing Homelessness
Strategy Area 3: Identify Potential Opportunites Related to Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area 4: Explore Housing and Health Initiatives
Strategy Area 5: Address Housing Safety and Quality
Strategy Area 6: Identify Long-Term Approaches to Address Affordability

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