At a Glance
Median Income
$27,500
$22,017 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $141,111
Median Rent
$435/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
17.9% smoking rate
How Pinewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pinewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinewood 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
Pinewood residents earn a median household income of $27,500 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,017. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinewood is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,111. Median rent is $435/month, with 27.9% 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 1976.
Education
9.1% of adults in Pinewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinewood has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population559
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,500
Per Capita$22,017
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$435
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$141,111
Housing Units306
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation191 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinewood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.