Lake Secession, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,209 Population 208/sq mi density
$46,933 Median Income $40,484 per capita
$335,500 Home Value $217,159 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,933 median income, 7.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$335,500 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Secession, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,933
38% below
$40,484 per capita
Home Value
$335,500
19% above
Zillow: $217,159
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Lake Secession Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
119%
Rent
82%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Secession a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Secession residents earn a median household income of $46,933 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,484. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Secession is $335,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,159. Median rent is $950/month, with 29.2% 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 1993.

Education

23.0% of adults in Lake Secession hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Secession 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 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,209
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,933
Per Capita$40,484
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

C+
Home Value$335,500
Rent$950
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$217,159
Housing Units868
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation579 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Secession was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.