Islandton, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
54 Population 19/sq mi density
$38,250 Median Income $25,650 per capita
$126,300 Home Value $189,593 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$126,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Islandton, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,250
49% below
$25,650 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
55% below
Zillow: $189,593
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Islandton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Islandton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Islandton residents earn a median household income of $38,250 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,650. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 916 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Islandton is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,593. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

24.1% of adults in Islandton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Islandton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age71.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,250
Per Capita$25,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$189,593
Housing Units51
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death17,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation60 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Islandton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.