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Edisto, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County
Edisto, SC
At a Glance
How Edisto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edisto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Edisto a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Edisto residents earn a median household income of $46,644 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,870. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% 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 Edisto is $46,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,094. Median rent is $852/month, with 33.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Edisto reports 663 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,806/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Edisto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edisto has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.