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Little Rock, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dillon County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
560 Population 229/sq mi density
$55,104 Median Income $20,557 per capita
$62,700 Home Value $127,345 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,409 Violent Crime/100K 10,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,104 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,409 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Rock, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,104
27% below
$20,557 per capita
Home Value
$62,700
78% below
Zillow: $127,345
Violent Crime
1,409/100K
271% above
10,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
98% below
38.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
43.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Little Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
353%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
371%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,104 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.8% 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 Little Rock is $62,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,345. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Little Rock reports 1,409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,328/100K.

Education

0.7% of adults in Little Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 38.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Rock has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population560
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,104
Per Capita$20,557
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty43.8%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,700
Rent
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$127,345
Housing Units256
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,409/100K
Property10,328/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death19,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation130 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband41.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Rock was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.