South Carolina
McColl is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 2,453. Residents earn $33,925 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, McColl receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McColl has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in McColl is $33,925, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in McColl is $47,100, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,271 per 100,000, 67% above the national average.
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
McColl enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,925 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,793 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,399 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 334 |
| County GDP | $965M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,280 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.84% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $47,100 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,679 |
| $/Sq Ft | $82 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $480 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,280 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.84% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 12.9% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.6% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 20.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 17,178/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Total Violent | 625.3/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 96.2/100K |
| Assault | 529.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,270.8/100K |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,154.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,020.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6665°N, 79.5442°W |
| County FIPS | 45069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,336/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |