Focusing on the migrant farmworkers in eight South Carolina counties which employed a large number of migrants, the situational study examined some of their socioeconomic characteristics and problems. A questionnaire was administered to obtain data on: the number and location of migrants, racial and family composition, family economy, housing situation, children's education, health situation, and social environment. Of the 366 migrant workers interviewed during the summer of 1971, 294 had families. The study showed that the problem of the children's education was effectively handled through the Summer Migrant Program of the State Department of Education. Free medical assistance was provided for some of the migrants in several county health clinics. The most critical problem for the migrants was their housing conditions. They had no choice except to live in substandard housing. Charleston County provided three county operated camps for migrants; however, these accommodated only a few of the migrants who came into Charleston County. Another major problem faced by the migrants was their low earning power. Most of them had no cash savings accumulated. Social outlets for the migrants and their children were quite limited. Migrants visited the towns only to shop and to visit the health clinics. Otherwise, their social activities were confined to their camps. (Author/NQ)