Cordova, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
160 Population 364/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $26,313 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $138,206 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cordova, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$26,313 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $138,206
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
30%
Rent
77%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cordova is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,206. Median rent is $890/month, with 14.2% 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 1963.

Education

19.6% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population160
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$26,313
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$890
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$138,206
Housing Units55
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation248 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute16 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Cordova was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.