Lake City, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,032 Population 1,109/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $24,027 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $128,948 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $696/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake City, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$24,027 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
53% below
Zillow: $128,948
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
47%
Rent
60%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.9% (92% 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 $128,948. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,032
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$24,027
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$696
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$128,948
Housing Units2,874
Rent Burden42.4%

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,828/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation76 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Lake City was founded in 1736.
The median home in Lake City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.