At a Glance
Median Income
$34,625
$19,582 per capita
Home Value
$58,500
Zillow: $208,680
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Lodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lodge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lodge residents earn a median household income of $34,625 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,582. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lodge is $58,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,680. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
8.1% of adults in Lodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lodge has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,625
Per Capita$19,582
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,500
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$208,680
Housing Units112
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation110 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute42 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lodge was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.