Colleton County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
38,623 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,779 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$665 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 45, SC State House District 121, SC
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Schools

Hendersonville Elementary
5 miles, W • 1 star
Forest Hills Elementary
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
North Walterboro Christian Academy
6 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Lowcountry
30 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Charleston Cosmetology Institute
32 miles, E • 1 star
Charleston Southern University
35 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Colleton Medical Center
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hampton Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
NH Beaufort
32 miles, SW

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
80 miles, N • 1.4 star