Richburg, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chester County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
404 Population 459/sq mi density
$143,800 Home Value $280,487 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Richburg, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $280,487
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Richburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
51%
Poverty
346%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richburg is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,487. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

15.7% of adults in Richburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population404
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,031
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$1,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$280,487
Housing Units176
Rent Burden13.6%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,890/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richburg was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.