Litchfield Beach, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,544 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,451 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$409,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,493 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgetown County
5
Murrells Inlet Urban Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgetown County
6
Murrells Inlet Urban Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 71
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 7 0 80
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 4 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, SC State Senate District 34, SC State House District 108, SC
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Schools

Waccamaw Intermediate
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Waccamaw Middle
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Coastal Carolina University
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
23 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Strand College of Hair Design
26 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Conway Medical Center
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
60 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
89 miles, E • 1.4 star
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