At a Glance
Median Income
$49,861
$20,577 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
Zillow: $136,775
Median Rent
$791/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.5% smoking rate
How Privateer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Privateer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Privateer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Privateer residents earn a median household income of $49,861 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,577. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Privateer is $96,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,775. Median rent is $791/month, with 22.5% 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 1991.
Education
8.5% of adults in Privateer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Privateer has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,294
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,861
Per Capita$20,577
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$791
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$136,775
Housing Units806
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation175 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Privateer was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% 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.