Clarks Hill, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Clarks Hill is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 125. Residents earn $40,714 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 39/sq mi density
$40,714 Median Income $31,424 per capita
N/A Home Value $293,838 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,714
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.4%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population125
Median Age73.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 22%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,714
Per Capita$31,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,219M
Commute30 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$293,838

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation358 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+62.6%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries3

Is Clarks Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarks Hill receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clarks Hill has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarks Hill is $40,714, 46% below the national average of $75,149. 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 30 minutes.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Clarks Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Clarks Hill has a population of 125 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 73.0 years, 88% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (78.4%), with 21.6% White.

Population

125
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
73.0yrs
Median Age
88% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36%
Female 64%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarks Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Clarks Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarks Hill is $40,714, which is 46% below 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 30 minutes.

Income: Clarks Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,714
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,424
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$89,909

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,525
County GDP$6,219M

Business (County)

Restaurants298
Healthcare353
Retail387
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,342
24% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $293,838.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$293,838

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)$4,342
24% above US avg
In Clarks Hill, 43.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.2% report depression. 32.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clarks Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.4%
35% above US avg
Diabetes17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure43.5%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Checkup Rate81.4%
Premature Death7,070/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access77.1%
Healthcare Facilities353

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Clarks Hill has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates33.6582°N, 82.1660°W
County FIPS13073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.6-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 25.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+62.6%
School Test Score4.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities353
Restaurants298
Retail Stores387

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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