Pamplico, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
952 Population 560/sq mi density
$24,646 Median Income $20,606 per capita
$151,800 Home Value $153,602 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
760 Violent Crime/100K 1,616 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,646 median income, 6.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pamplico, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,646
67% below
$20,606 per capita
Home Value
$151,800
46% below
Zillow: $153,602
Median Rent
$591/mo
49% below
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
760/100K
100% above
1,616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Pamplico Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
33%
Home Value
54%
Rent
51%
Poverty
315%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pamplico a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pamplico residents earn a median household income of $24,646 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,606. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% 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 Pamplico is $151,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,602. Median rent is $591/month, with 39.2% 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

Pamplico reports 760 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,616/100K.

Education

8.5% of adults in Pamplico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pamplico has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population952
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,646
Per Capita$20,606
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$1,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

B
Home Value$151,800
Rent$591
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$153,602
Housing Units501
Rent Burden39.2%

Crime

F
Violent760/100K
Property1,616/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,828/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation81 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pamplico was built in 1975.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.