Pine Ridge, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
595 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$54,286 Median Income $36,922 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $261,080 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
43 Violent Crime/100K 986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Ridge, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,286
28% below
$36,922 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $261,080
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Pine Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
38%
Rent
60%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Ridge residents earn a median household income of $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,922. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% 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 Pine Ridge is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,080. Median rent is $702/month, with 24.5% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Pine Ridge reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 986/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Ridge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population595
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$36,922
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$702
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$261,080
Housing Units310
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property986/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation257 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Ridge was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.