Elko, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,023 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$532 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnwell County
7
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

Barnwell County
7
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 40, SC State House District 91, SC
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Schools

Kelly Edwards Elementary
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Williston-Elko High
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Williston-Elko Middle
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
16 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Aiken Regional Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
34 miles, E • 1.4 star
University Hospital
35 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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