Estill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,287 Population 569/sq mi density
$36,547 Median Income $20,704 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $90,909 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
2,169 Violent Crime/100K 3,253 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$36,547 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,169 violent crimes/100K (471% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Estill, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,547
51% below
$20,704 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $90,909
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,169/100K
471% above
3,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Estill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Estill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
28%
Rent
65%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
350%
Crime
571%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Estill a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Estill residents earn a median household income of $36,547 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,704. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Estill is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,909. Median rent is $760/month, with 31.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Estill reports 2,169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 471% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,253/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Estill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Estill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,287
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,547
Per Capita$20,704
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$760
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$90,909
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent2,169/100K
Property3,253/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation111 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute43 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Estill was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.