Plum Branch, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · McCormick County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
95 Population 128/sq mi density
$145,833 Median Income $56,321 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $384,538 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$145,833 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Plum Branch, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,833
94% above
$56,321 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $384,538
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
73% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Plum Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
194%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plum Branch a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plum Branch residents earn a median household income of $145,833 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% 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 Plum Branch is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,538. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

58.4% of adults in Plum Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plum Branch 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 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population95
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,833
Per Capita$56,321
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$331M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$384,538
Housing Units60
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,226/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation428 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Plum Branch was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.