South Carolina
Cross Hill is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 502. Residents earn $37,083 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cross Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Cross Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cross Hill is $37,083, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cross Hill is $80,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Cross Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,083 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,479 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,494 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 928 |
| County GDP | $2,034M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $80,400 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,005 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,000/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3045°N, 81.9836°W |
| County FIPS | 45071 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.8% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |