Smoaks, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
148 Population 91/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $41,018 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $140,060 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Smoaks, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$41,018 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
47% below
Zillow: $140,060
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smoaks a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 $140,060. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%

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$140,060
Housing Units61
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
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
Broadband87.3%
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.