South Carolina
Nichols is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 195. Residents earn $46,471 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nichols receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nichols offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nichols is $46,471, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Nichols is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Nichols is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,915 per 100,000, 202% above the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Nichols enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,471 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $40,649 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 469 |
| County GDP | $901M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 104 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,913 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $72,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,971 |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,913 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 44.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 18.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 18,732/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 5,915.5/100K |
| 202% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 4,225.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,690.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2352°N, 79.1491°W |
| County FIPS | 45067 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 104 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |