Olanta, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
703 Population 696/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $22,801 per capita
$109,000 Home Value $131,733 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $841/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Olanta, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$22,801 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
61% below
Zillow: $131,733
Median Rent
$841/mo
28% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Olanta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
39%
Rent
72%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Olanta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Olanta residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,801. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Olanta is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,733. Median rent is $841/month, with 9.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Olanta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 556/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Olanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Olanta has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$22,801
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$1,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,000
Rent$841
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$131,733
Housing Units244
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property556/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,828/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation110 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Olanta was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.