Smyrna, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
50 Population 70/sq mi density
$215,400 Home Value $287,410 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Smyrna, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$215,400
24% below
Zillow: $287,410
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Smyrna Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Smyrna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smyrna a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smyrna is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,410. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

15.0% of adults in Smyrna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smyrna has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans33.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$94,228
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

Home Value$215,400
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$287,410
Housing Units22
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation747 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute34 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Smyrna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.