Lynchburg, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
373 Population 330/sq mi density
$15,000 Median Income $12,783 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $136,150 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,000 median income, 13.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $829/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynchburg, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$15,000
80% below
$12,783 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $136,150
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
278% above
73.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
51% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lynchburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
20%
Home Value
36%
Rent
71%
Poverty
591%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
378%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynchburg a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynchburg residents earn a median household income of $15,000 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,783. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 73.3% 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 Lynchburg is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,150. Median rent is $829/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

11.3% of adults in Lynchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynchburg has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population373
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$15,000
Per Capita$12,783
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty73.3%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

C+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$829
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$136,150
Housing Units145
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death17,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation153 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 56%
Commute44 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lynchburg was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.