At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
5,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
22.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Finklea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Finklea reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,915/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population404
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,728
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$185,351
Housing Units178
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property5,915/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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