At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,931/100K
4,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotia a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Scotia reports 1,931 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 408% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,116/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,055
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$93,016
Housing Units69
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,931/100K
Property4,116/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute48 min
Broadband48.0%
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.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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