South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Hopkins is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,962. Residents earn $49,464 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hopkins receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hopkins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hopkins is $49,464, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Hopkins is $77,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Hopkins enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 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 | $49,464 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,323 |
| Unemployment | 18.2% |
| 406% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 287 |
| County GDP | $911M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,059 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |
| Census Median | $77,300 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,397 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,731 |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,059 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,695/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 20.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9002°N, 80.8568°W |
| County FIPS | 45017 |
Winner: Republican by 14.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |