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Alcolu, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County
Alcolu, SC
At a Glance
How Alcolu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcolu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alcolu a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alcolu residents earn a median household income of $41,917 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcolu is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,604. Median rent is $685/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Alcolu reports 918 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 142% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Alcolu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcolu has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.