Kline, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
135 Population 43/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $26,535 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $173,229 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kline, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$26,535 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
55% below
Zillow: $173,229
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Kline Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
45%
Rent
91%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kline a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kline residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,535. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% 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 Kline is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,229. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 28.5% 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 1975.

Education

14.3% of adults in Kline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kline has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$26,535
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$1,063
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$173,229
Housing Units97
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death17,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation246 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kline was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.