Longcreek, SC

South Carolina

Longcreek is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 26.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
26 Population 14/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value $248,397 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Longcreek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26
Median AgeN/A
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$852M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,397

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain64.4 in/yr
Elevation1,640 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
CommuteN/A
Broadband14.0%
Libraries1

Is Longcreek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longcreek receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Longcreek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Longcreek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Longcreek has a population of 26 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

26
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Longcreek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Longcreek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longcreek is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Longcreek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$801
IRS Avg AGI$74,094

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)622
County GDP$852M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare40
Retail85
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,342
53% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,397.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$248,397

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,342
53% above US avg
In Longcreek, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Longcreek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma8.7%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death11,891/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: Longcreek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Longcreek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.4 inches
69% above US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates34.7842°N, 83.2564°W
County FIPS13241
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.2%
D 21.3%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+50.0%
School Test Score4.51
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants79
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

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