At a Glance
Median Income
$22,275
$13,482 per capita
Home Value
$42,800
Zillow: $176,023
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.1%
16.4% smoking rate
How Lydia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lydia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lydia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lydia residents earn a median household income of $22,275 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,482. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lydia is $42,800 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,023. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
28.9% of adults in Lydia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lydia has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$22,275
Per Capita$13,482
Unemployment
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$176,023
Housing Units147
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death17,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation206 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 56%
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lydia was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.