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Little Mountain, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
446 Population 293/sq mi density
$90,893 Median Income $36,338 per capita
$266,700 Home Value $326,196 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,893 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Mountain, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,893
21% above
$36,338 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
5% below
Zillow: $326,196
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,849/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
3% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Little Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Mountain a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Mountain residents earn a median household income of $90,893 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,338. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Mountain is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,196. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Little Mountain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,849/100K.

Education

34.7% of adults in Little Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,893
Per Capita$36,338
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,034M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$326,196
Housing Units228
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,849/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,000/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation615 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Mountain was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.