South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Hickory Grove is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 559. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hickory Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Hickory Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hickory Grove is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hickory Grove is $119,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Hickory Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 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 | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,499 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,065 |
| County GDP | $19,235M |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 757 |
| Manufacturing | 232 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,781 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $119,400 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,317 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,118 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,781 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,297/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9785°N, 81.4181°W |
| County FIPS | 45091 |
Winner: Republican by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Retail Stores | 757 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |