At a Glance
Median Income
$65,801
$25,390 per capita
Home Value
$155,200
Zillow: $129,952
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
29.9%
30.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.4% smoking rate
How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cordova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cordova residents earn a median household income of $65,801 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,390. The unemployment rate stands at 29.9% (731% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cordova is $155,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,952. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
18.1% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cordova has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,343
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$65,801
Per Capita$25,390
Unemployment29.9%
Poverty30.5%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,200
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$129,952
Housing Units660
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation214 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cordova was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.