Clio, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marlboro County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
591 Population 687/sq mi density
$28,875 Median Income $26,301 per capita
$69,300 Home Value $128,384 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
1,043 Violent Crime/100K 1,739 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,875 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,043 violent crimes/100K (175% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Clio, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,875
62% below
$26,301 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
75% below
Zillow: $128,384
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,043/100K
175% above
1,739/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Clio Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
25%
Rent
47%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clio a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clio residents earn a median household income of $28,875 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,301. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clio is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,384. Median rent is $542/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Clio reports 1,043 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 175% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,739/100K.

Education

6.2% of adults in Clio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clio has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population591
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,875
Per Capita$26,301
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$542
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$128,384
Housing Units266
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,043/100K
Property1,739/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation194 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute49 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clio was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.