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Live Oak, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbus County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
21 Population 25/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Live Oak, SC

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
5,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Live Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Live Oak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Live Oak reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,915/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Live Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Live Oak has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population21
Density25/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,170
Housing Units63
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property5,915/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation102 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.