Lakewood, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
3,154 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,255 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
7
Sumter 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

Sumter County
7
Sumter Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 2 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 36, SC State House District 67, SC
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Schools

Lakewood High
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Pocalla Springs Elementary
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Furman Middle
4 miles, W • 1 star
Kingsbury Elementary
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Central Carolina Technical College
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Morris College
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Sumter Beauty College
8 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
Kershawhealth
32 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
43 miles, E • 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
45 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
82 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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