At a Glance
Median Income
$45,179
$16,356 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
Zillow: $104,783
Violent Crime
789/100K
4,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Mayesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mayesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mayesville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayesville residents earn a median household income of $45,179 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,356. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayesville is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,783. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Mayesville reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,676/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Mayesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population801
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,179
Per Capita$16,356
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$104,783
Housing Units301
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent789/100K
Property4,676/100K
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation140 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mayesville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.