Joanna, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,375 Population 438/sq mi density
$42,169 Median Income $27,877 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $109,883 Zillow
$597 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$42,169 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $597/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Joanna, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,169
44% below
$27,877 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $109,883
Median Rent
$597/mo
49% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Joanna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
38%
Rent
51%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Joanna a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Joanna residents earn a median household income of $42,169 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,877. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Joanna is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,883. Median rent is $597/month, with 19.7% 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 1969.

Education

14.1% of adults in Joanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Joanna has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,375
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,169
Per Capita$27,877
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$2,034M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$597
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$109,883
Housing Units775
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,000/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Joanna was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.