Caesars Head, SC

South Carolina

Caesars Head is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 37.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
37 Population 25/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $45,281 per capita
$340,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $340,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.2%
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population37
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$45,281
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,391M

Housing

Home Value$340,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain74.2 in/yr
Elevation3,005 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+83.8%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
CommuteN/A
Broadband17.0%
Libraries2

Is Caesars Head a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Caesars Head receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Caesars Head stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Caesars Head is $340,000, 21% above the national median.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Caesars Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches, including 7.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Caesars Head has a population of 37 with a density of 25 people per square mile. The median age is 69.6 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

37
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
69.6yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Caesars Head vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Caesars Head vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Caesars Head is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Caesars Head vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$45,281
Avg Weekly Wage$953
IRS Avg AGI$75,707

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,268
County GDP$2,391M

Business (County)

Restaurants108
Healthcare109
Retail130
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,413
26% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Caesars Head is $340,000, 21% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,000
21% above US avg

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,413
26% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Caesars Head, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Caesars Head vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma9.4%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death7,665/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access84.5%
Healthcare Facilities109

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Caesars Head has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 74.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall74.2 inches
95% above US avg
Snowfall7.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates35.1071°N, 82.6184°W
County FIPS37175
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.5%
D 43.3%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.2%
28% above US avg
High School+83.8%
School Test Score4.51
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density25/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities109
Restaurants108
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home50.0%

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