At a Glance
Median Income
$19,820
$9,464 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $207,427
Median Rent
$874/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.8%
23.4% smoking rate
How Arthurtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arthurtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arthurtown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arthurtown residents earn a median household income of $19,820 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,464. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arthurtown is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,427. Median rent is $874/month, with 51.0% 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 2003.
Education
17.5% of adults in Arthurtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arthurtown has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,063
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,647/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$19,820
Per Capita$9,464
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
B+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$874
Ownership23.7%
Zillow$207,427
Housing Units1,409
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity49.8%
Diabetes24.7%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation168 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Arthurtown was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.