Hilda, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
506 Population 165/sq mi density
$46,111 Median Income $25,326 per capita
$56,600 Home Value $111,958 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hilda, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,111
39% below
$25,326 per capita
Home Value
$56,600
80% below
Zillow: $111,958
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Hilda Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
20%
Rent
62%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hilda a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hilda residents earn a median household income of $46,111 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,326. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hilda is $56,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,958. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.

Education

3.1% of adults in Hilda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hilda has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population506
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,111
Per Capita$25,326
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,600
Rent$725
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$111,958
Housing Units261
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death17,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation248 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute40 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hilda was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.