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Blenheim, SC Eviction Risk Score Marlboro County · South Carolina · Pop. 82

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● Moderate Risk

Blenheim, SC sits at 4.7/10 — Moderate risk. , 35.0% renters, ~39-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks
Blenheim
4.7
Marlboro County
5.5
South Carolina avg
5.6
National avg
4.4
20.3%Tenant-law probabilityi
$1,583–4,010Typical eviction costi
39 daysTypical timelinei
18.53%Filing ratei
$933HUD 2BR FMR '25i
35.0%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei
6.0
Regional political climatei
6.0
State political climate
2.1
Economic stressi
3.4
Supply constrainti
3.5
Rent-control risk
1.0
Eviction process difficulty
1.5
Tenant organizing strengthi
3.5
Housing court bias
2.3
Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i
9.5
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About eviction risk in Blenheim, SC

Blenheim, SC has an eviction risk score of 4.7 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Marlboro County and the state of South Carolina. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 11.6%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Marlboro County voted Democratic by 10.9 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.7/10, Blenheim is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City Distance Population Risk score
Clio, SC 7.7 mi 840 6.7
Bennettsville, SC 8.4 mi 7,751 6.1
Tatum, SC 10 mi 80 4.9
Society Hill, SC 11.4 mi 388 5.7
McColl, SC 12.5 mi 2,200 6.1
Scotch Meadows, NC 14.6 mi 370 4.1
Little Rock, SC 15.2 mi 306 5.9
Cash, SC 15.5 mi 754 5.0

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