McBee, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,000 Population 763/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $56,799 per capita
$89,900 Home Value $156,782 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,900 home value, $950/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McBee, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,500
21% below
$56,799 per capita
Home Value
$89,900
68% below
Zillow: $156,782
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How McBee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
32%
Rent
82%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McBee a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McBee residents earn a median household income of $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,799. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McBee is $89,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,782. Median rent is $950/month, with 19.3% 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 1982.

Education

25.4% of adults in McBee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McBee 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 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,000
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$56,799
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,900
Rent$950
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$156,782
Housing Units459
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation470 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

McBee was founded in 1901.
The median home in McBee was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.