At a Glance
Median Income
$54,250
$26,520 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $105,344
Median Rent
$877/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
18.3% smoking rate
How Lilesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lilesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lilesville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lilesville residents earn a median household income of $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,520. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lilesville is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,344. Median rent is $877/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
26.3% of adults in Lilesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lilesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population791
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$26,520
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$877
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$105,344
Housing Units304
Rent Burden40.6%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation501 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lilesville was built in 1967.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.