Boykin, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Boykin is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 134. Residents earn $134,219 per year, which is 79% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
134 Population 19/sq mi density
$134,219 Median Income $52,114 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,219
79% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Boykin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population134
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,219
Per Capita$52,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,417M
Commute28 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation158 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+98.4%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries4

Is Boykin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boykin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Boykin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boykin is $134,219, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Boykin among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Boykin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Boykin has a population of 134 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 66.2 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

134
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
66.2yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.8%
Female 64.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Boykin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boykin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boykin is $134,219, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Boykin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,219
79% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,114
Avg Weekly Wage$944
IRS Avg AGI$62,325

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,568
County GDP$3,417M

Business (County)

Restaurants99
Healthcare110
Retail212
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,797
20% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,797
20% below US avg
In Boykin, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boykin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma8.8%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death12,077/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access37.0%
Healthcare Facilities110

Crime Rates: Boykin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Boykin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation158 ft (48 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates34.1205°N, 80.5844°W
County FIPS45055
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score4.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants99
Retail Stores212

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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