South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Carlisle is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 438. Residents earn $59,750 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carlisle receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Carlisle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carlisle is $59,750, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Carlisle is $68,000, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Carlisle enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,750 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,814 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,611 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $905M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,790 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $110,319 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,790 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 47.0% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 73.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5920°N, 81.4645°W |
| County FIPS | 45087 |
Winner: Republican by 32.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |