Dacusville, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Dacusville is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 216. Residents earn $50,556 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
216 Population 98/sq mi density
$50,556 Median Income $38,943 per capita
$279,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$279,400 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,556
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $279,400
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Dacusville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population216
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,556
Per Capita$38,943
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$6,019M

Housing

B+
Home Value$279,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.0%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+93.5%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4

Is Dacusville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dacusville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Dacusville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dacusville is $50,556, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dacusville is $279,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Dacusville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dacusville has a population of 216 with a density of 98 people per square mile. The median age is 59.3 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

216
Total Population
98
People / sq mi
59.3yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dacusville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dacusville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dacusville is $50,556, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Dacusville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,556
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,943
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
IRS Avg AGI$73,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,956
County GDP$6,019M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare211
Retail364
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dacusville is $279,400, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$279,400
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Dacusville, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.0% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dacusville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression29.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities211

Crime Rates: Dacusville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Dacusville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.7 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates34.9343°N, 82.5605°W
County FIPS45077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score4.51
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density98/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities211
Restaurants263
Retail Stores364

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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