Parksville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · McCormick County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
90 Population 123/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $31,849 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $384,538 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parksville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$31,849 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $384,538
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Parksville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
62%
Rent
55%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parksville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parksville residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,849. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 304 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parksville is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,538. Median rent is $638/month, with 18.8% 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 1946.

Education

13.3% of adults in Parksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parksville 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 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population90
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$31,849
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$331M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A
Home Value$175,000
Rent$638
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$384,538
Housing Units66
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,226/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation339 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute43 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Parksville was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.