St. Stephen, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
1,460 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Berkeley County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Berkeley County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 3 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 7 0 80
Sep 5 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 32, SC State House District 102, SC
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Schools

St Stephen Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Stephen Middle
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
JK Gourdin Elementary
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Williamsburg Technical College
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Charleston Southern University
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

McLeod Health Clarendon
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trident Medical Center
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lake City Community Hospital
34 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
55 miles, NE • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
60 miles, E • 2.3 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
78 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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