South Carolina
Cottageville is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,154. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cottageville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cottageville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cottageville is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cottageville is $144,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 407 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,442 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Cottageville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,737 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,260 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 916 |
| County GDP | $1,497M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 41.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $144,800 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,865 |
| Census Median Rent | $915 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 17,986/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 407.1/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 135.7/100K |
| Assault | 271.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,442.3/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 678.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,356.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 407.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9362°N, 80.4803°W |
| County FIPS | 45029 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 41.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |