At a Glance
Median Income
$63,125
$41,018 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
Zillow: $135,540
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Smoaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smoaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smoaks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smoaks residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,018. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smoaks is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,540. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Smoaks reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,662/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Smoaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smoaks has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$41,018
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$135,540
Housing Units61
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,662/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute38 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Smoaks was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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