Heath Springs, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
825 Population 506/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $26,470 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $209,459 Zillow
$903 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $903/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Heath Springs, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,500
33% below
$26,470 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
60% below
Zillow: $209,459
Median Rent
$903/mo
22% below
43.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Heath Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
40%
Rent
78%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heath Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heath Springs residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,470. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heath Springs is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,459. Median rent is $903/month, with 43.6% 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 1973.

Education

17.8% of adults in Heath Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heath Springs has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population825
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$26,470
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$903
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$209,459
Housing Units348
Rent Burden43.6%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation687 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Heath Springs was founded in 1890.
The median home in Heath Springs was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.