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Pageland, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,476 Population 509/sq mi density
$40,236 Median Income $38,288 per capita
$168,300 Home Value $218,416 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,203 Violent Crime/100K 6,052 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,236 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,203 violent crimes/100K (217% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pageland, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,236
46% below
$38,288 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
40% below
Zillow: $218,416
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,203/100K
217% above
6,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Pageland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
60%
Rent
59%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pageland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pageland residents earn a median household income of $40,236 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,288. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pageland is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,416. Median rent is $691/month, with 27.3% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Pageland reports 1,203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 217% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,052/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Pageland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pageland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,476
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,236
Per Capita$38,288
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A
Home Value$168,300
Rent$691
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$218,416
Housing Units1,116
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,203/100K
Property6,052/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,057/100K
Burglary984/100K

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation596 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband63.7%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Pageland was founded in 1908.
The median home in Pageland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.