South Carolina
Scranton is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 820. Residents earn $26,250 per year, which is 65% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scranton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Scranton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Scranton is $26,250, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 40.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Scranton is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Scranton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 461 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Scranton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $26,250 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $42,956 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.3% |
| 225% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 640 |
| County GDP | $1,067M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,171 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,520 |
| $/Sq Ft | $38 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 69.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,171 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.1% |
| Premature Death | 15,828/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 24.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 461.4/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 230.7/100K |
| Theft | 230.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9173°N, 79.7441°W |
| County FIPS | 45089 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |