Lake City, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
6,032 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$534 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Florence County
6
Florence Metro Area
7
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Florence County
7
Florence Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 32, SC State House District 101, SC
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Schools

Main Street Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ronald E McNair Jr High
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
J Paul Truluck Intermediate
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Williamsburg Technical College
15 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Francis Marion University
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lake City Community Hospital
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Musc Health Florence Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
22 miles, NE • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
49 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
78 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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