Latta, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dillon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,301 Population 1,183/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $23,494 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $142,450 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
969 Violent Crime/100K 3,471 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
969 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Latta, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$23,494 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
62% below
Zillow: $142,450
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
969/100K
155% above
3,471/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Latta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
38%
Rent
59%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
255%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Latta 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

Latta residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,494. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Latta is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,450. Median rent is $685/month, with 29.5% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Latta reports 969 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,471/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Latta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Latta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,301
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,183/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$23,494
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$685
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$142,450
Housing Units698
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent969/100K
Property3,471/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation102 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Latta was founded in 1887.
The median home in Latta was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.