Patrick, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
341 Population 352/sq mi density
$27,153 Median Income $19,732 per capita
$51,400 Home Value $172,816 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$27,153 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,400 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Patrick, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,153
64% below
$19,732 per capita
Home Value
$51,400
82% below
Zillow: $172,816
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
66.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Patrick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
18%
Rent
66%
Poverty
225%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
417%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patrick 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

Patrick residents earn a median household income of $27,153 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,732. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% 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 Patrick is $51,400 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,816. Median rent is $768/month, with 43.8% 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 1977.

Education

5.6% of adults in Patrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Patrick has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population341
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,153
Per Capita$19,732
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,400
Rent$768
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$172,816
Housing Units260
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation219 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+66.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Patrick was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.