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Eureka Mill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chester County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,732 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$35,980 Median Income $21,752 per capita
$177,100 Home Value $136,824 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,049 Violent Crime/100K 5,643 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,980 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $936/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka Mill, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,980
52% below
$21,752 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
37% below
Zillow: $136,824
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,049/100K
176% above
5,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
37.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Eureka Mill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
63%
Rent
80%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
276%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka Mill a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eureka Mill residents earn a median household income of $35,980 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,752. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 671 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka Mill is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,824. Median rent is $936/month, with 29.3% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Eureka Mill reports 1,049 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 176% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,643/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Eureka Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka Mill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,732
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,980
Per Capita$21,752
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty37.4%
County GDP$1,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

B+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$936
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$136,824
Housing Units787
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,049/100K
Property5,643/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death17,890/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation519 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka Mill was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.