South Carolina
Lake View is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 661. Residents earn $31,033 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake View receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lake View has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lake View is $31,033, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Lake View is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake View is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,812 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Lake View enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,033 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,939 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $807 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,950 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 531 |
| County GDP | $1,039M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 110 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,341 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 19,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 127.1/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 127.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,811.9/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,270.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,414.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3408°N, 79.1664°W |
| County FIPS | 45033 |
Winner: Republican by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |