Scotia, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
126 Population 40/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotia, SC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Scotia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotia a Good Place to Live?

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2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

15.0% of adults in Scotia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotia has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,055
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$93,016
Housing Units69
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute48 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Scotia was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.