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Monetta, SC
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Monetta, SC
At a Glance
How Monetta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monetta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monetta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monetta residents earn a median household income of $55,781 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,184. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monetta is $52,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,074. Median rent is $964/month, with 30.0% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Monetta reports 957 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,017/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Monetta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monetta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.