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Hopkins, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,962 Population 119/sq mi density
$49,464 Median Income $25,911 per capita
$77,300 Home Value $195,397 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
749 Violent Crime/100K 5,361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopkins, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,464
34% below
$25,911 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
73% below
Zillow: $195,397
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
749/100K
97% above
5,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
406% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Hopkins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
27%
Rent
87%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
506%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopkins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hopkins residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,911. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hopkins is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,397. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 21.3% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Hopkins reports 749 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,361/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Hopkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hopkins has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,962
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$25,911
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$195,397
Housing Units928
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent749/100K
Property5,361/100K

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation156 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hopkins was built in 1987.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.