South Carolina
Prosperity is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,198. Residents earn $58,276 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prosperity receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Prosperity offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prosperity is $58,276, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Prosperity is $138,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Prosperity is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,194 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Prosperity enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,276 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,765 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,494 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 928 |
| County GDP | $2,034M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $138,400 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,268 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,000/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 84.4/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 84.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,194.1/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 759.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,434.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2134°N, 81.5284°W |
| County FIPS | 45071 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |