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Neeses, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 252/sq mi density
$37,708 Median Income $24,197 per capita
$47,100 Home Value $92,864 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 3,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,708 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Neeses, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,708
50% below
$24,197 per capita
Home Value
$47,100
83% below
Zillow: $92,864
Violent Crime
399/100K
5% above
3,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Neeses Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neeses a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neeses residents earn a median household income of $37,708 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 307 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neeses is $47,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,864. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Neeses reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,989/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Neeses hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neeses has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population431
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,708
Per Capita$24,197
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,100
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$92,864
Housing Units188
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent399/100K
Property3,989/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,722/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation334 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute37 min
Broadband58.6%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Neeses was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.