Little Mountain, SC

South Carolina

Little Mountain is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 446. Residents earn $90,893 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
446 Population 293/sq mi density
$90,893 Median Income $36,338 per capita
$266,700 Home Value $326,196 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,893 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,700 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,893
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $266,700
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.7%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Little Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population446
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,893
Per Capita$36,338
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,034M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$326,196

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation615 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+98.7%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Libraries2

Is Little Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little Mountain receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Little Mountain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little Mountain is $90,893, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little Mountain is $266,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Little Mountain enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Little Mountain has a population of 446 with a density of 293 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 10.5% Black.

Population

446
Total Population
293
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Little Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Little Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little Mountain is $90,893, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Little Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,893
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,338
Avg Weekly Wage$943
IRS Avg AGI$59,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)928
County GDP$2,034M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare67
Retail138
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,112
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Little Mountain is $266,700, 5% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $326,196.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,700
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$326,196

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,112
11% below US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Little Mountain, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Little Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death13,000/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access64.5%
Healthcare Facilities67

Crime Rates: Little Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Little Mountain has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates34.1969°N, 81.4124°W
County FIPS45071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.6%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
3% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score4.51
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density293/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities67
Restaurants73
Retail Stores138

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home13.7%

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