At a Glance
Median Income
$37,708
$24,197 per capita
Home Value
$47,100
Zillow: $92,864
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neeses a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.6% (83% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,708
Per Capita$24,197
Unemployment0.6%
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%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,722/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.