Lowndesville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
166 Population 213/sq mi density
$520 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowndesville, SC

At a Glance

Median Rent
$520/mo
55% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Lowndesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
45%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lowndesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

31.0% of adults in Lowndesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lowndesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population166
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born31.3%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$70,509
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

Home Value
Rent$520
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$217,159
Housing Units122
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation589 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute39 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lowndesville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
31.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.