South Carolina
Parksville is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 90. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parksville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Parksville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parksville is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Parksville is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Parksville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $816 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,470 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 304 |
| County GDP | $331M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,867 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 43.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,867 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,226/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7866°N, 82.2174°W |
| County FIPS | 45065 |
Winner: Republican by 17.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 43.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |