South Carolina
Gifford is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 200. Residents earn $29,583 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gifford receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gifford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gifford is $29,583, 61% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Gifford is $91,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $664 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Gifford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,583 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,029 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 418 |
| County GDP | $692M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $91,900 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $664 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Obesity | 45.8% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.4% |
| Premature Death | 16,172/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8600°N, 81.2385°W |
| County FIPS | 45049 |
Winner: Democrat by 6.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 51.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |