Cottageville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
1,154 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$641 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colleton County
3
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

Colleton County
3
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 79
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 41, SC State House District 97, SC
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Schools

Cottageville Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Northside Elementary
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Colleton County Middle
9 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Charleston Cosmetology Institute
21 miles, SE • 1 star
Charleston Southern University
24 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Colleton Medical Center
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Trident Medical Center
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
78 miles, N • 1.4 star
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