South Carolina
Mount Carmel is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 338. Residents earn $41,534 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Carmel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Mount Carmel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Carmel is $41,534, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Mount Carmel 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 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,534 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,899 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,363 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $846M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,387 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 43.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,387 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,941/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.0 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0185°N, 82.5044°W |
| County FIPS | 45001 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 43.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |