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Lake City, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
Lake City, SC
At a Glance
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,027. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,877. Median rent is $696/month, with 42.4% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Lake City reports 1,712 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 351% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,327/100K. The murder rate is 15.3/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.