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Lobeco, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
178 Population 68/sq mi density
$104,500 Home Value $392,649 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
741 Violent Crime/100K 6,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lobeco, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$104,500
63% below
Zillow: $392,649
Violent Crime
741/100K
95% above
6,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Lobeco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
37%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
195%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lobeco a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lobeco is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,649. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Safety & Crime

Lobeco reports 741 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,898/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Lobeco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lobeco has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,600
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

Home Value$104,500
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$392,649
Housing Units51
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent741/100K
Property6,898/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Lobeco was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.