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Elko, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
198 Population 189/sq mi density
$41,023 Median Income $17,849 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $144,959 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
718 Violent Crime/100K 2,740 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,023 median income, 37.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
718 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Elko (20)

Aiken State Park
State Park
1,175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Baker Creek State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Barnwell State Park
State Park
309 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Colleton State Park
State Park
34 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and reju...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, C...
Weather: Check the forecast before getting on the road. Conditions can change rapidly within the park. Flooding can happen with little or no warning, so make sure to check water levels for Cedar Creek and the ...
Dreher Island State Park
State Park
352 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George L. Smith State Park
State Park
1,666 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goodale State Park
State Park
764 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Branch State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Greenwood State Park
State Park
714 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Warren State Park
State Park
90 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincol State Park
State Park
49 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Magnolia Springs State Park
State Park
1,041 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mistletoe State Park
State Park
1,915 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carol...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Paddling, Canoeing, K...
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Poinsett State Park
State Park
1,011 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economic, and labor systems, was a time of significant transformation. The people, places, and events in Be...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winters can be mild, with periods of cold weather. During the Spring and Fall, weather is typically nice, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Summers can be very hot, with high temperatures and high humidi...
Santee State Park
State Park
2,828 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sesquicentennial State Park
State Park
1,394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wildwood Park
State Park
975 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0