Smoaks, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Smoaks is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 148. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
148 Population 91/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $41,018 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $135,540 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,200
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.0%
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Smoaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population148
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$41,018
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$6,706M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$135,540

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation103 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+99.1%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute38 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries3

Is Smoaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smoaks receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Smoaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smoaks is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Smoaks is $148,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Smoaks enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Smoaks has a population of 148 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

148
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Smoaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Smoaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smoaks is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Smoaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,018
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$68,380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,549
County GDP$6,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare301
Retail351
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,432
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Smoaks is $148,200, 47% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $135,540.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,200
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$135,540

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,432
2% below US avg
Effective Rate2.32%
In Smoaks, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Smoaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD9.4%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access65.0%
Healthcare Facilities301

Crime Rates: Smoaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Smoaks has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation103 ft (31 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates33.0895°N, 80.8142°W
County FIPS45035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.0%
20% below US avg
High School+99.1%
School Test Score4.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities301
Restaurants263
Retail Stores351

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

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