Peak, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
78 Population 229/sq mi density
$165,600 Home Value $433,387 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Peak, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$165,600
41% below
Zillow: $433,387
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Peak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peak a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peak is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,387. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

26.2% of adults in Peak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peak has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population78
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,565
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,034M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

Home Value$165,600
Rent
Ownership34.6%
Zillow$433,387
Housing Units44
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death13,000/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation348 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband42.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Peak was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.