At a Glance
Median Income
$135,804
$79,879 per capita
Home Value
$226,500
Zillow: $181,745
Violent Crime
263/100K
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lake Santee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Santee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Santee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Santee residents earn a median household income of $135,804 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,879. 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 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Santee is $226,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,745. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Lake Santee reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Lake Santee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Santee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,051
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,804
Per Capita$79,879
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,500
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$181,745
Housing Units516
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property644/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,019 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Santee was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.