Clarks Hill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbia County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 39/sq mi density
$40,714 Median Income $31,424 per capita
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

Clarks Hill, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,714
46% below
$31,424 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
62.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Clarks Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarks Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarks Hill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarks Hill residents earn a median household income of $40,714 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,424. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.

Education

5.6% of adults in Clarks Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 62.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population125
Median Age73.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,714
Per Capita$31,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$318,392
Housing Units152
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation358 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+62.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband59.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarks Hill was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.