Dale, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
622
Population
262/sq mi density
67°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dale, SC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
45.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
How Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
364%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dale a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
11.0% of adults in Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dale has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population622
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,930
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.1%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$392,649
Housing Units338
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
DBachelor's+11.0%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Broadband43.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Dale was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.