South Carolina
McBee is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,000. Residents earn $59,500 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, McBee receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McBee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McBee is $59,500, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in McBee is $89,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
McBee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,380 per 100,000, 72% above the national average.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
McBee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,500 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,799 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,076 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 792 |
| County GDP | $1,902M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 92 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,920 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $89,900 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,920 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 14,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 92 |
| Total Violent | 116.6/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 116.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,380.0/100K |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,165.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,981.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 233.1/100K |
| Arson | 116.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 470 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4670°N, 80.2571°W |
| County FIPS | 45025 |
Winner: Republican by 28.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 92 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |