St. Charles, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
94 332.4M (US)
Median Age
73.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,515 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
5
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

Lee County
5
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 2 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 2 0 63
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 2 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 2%

Schools

Lower Lee Elementary
<1 miles, N 1.4 star
Lee Central High
7 miles, NE 3.2 star
Lee Central Middle
7 miles, NE 1 star

Colleges

Sumter Beauty College
12 miles, SW 1 star
Morris College
12 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of South Carolina-Sumter
13 miles, SW 1.9 star
Central Carolina Technical College
13 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
13 miles, SW 2.3 star
Kershawhealth
24 miles, NW 4.1 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
27 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
30 miles, E 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
52 miles, W 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
79 miles, SE 2.3 star