Finklea, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbus County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
404
Population
150/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Finklea, SC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
91.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
How Finklea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Finklea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Finklea a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Finklea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Finklea has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population404
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,728
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$185,351
Housing Units178
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Finklea was built in 1974.
28.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.