South Carolina
Snelling is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 283. Residents earn $41,042 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Snelling receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Snelling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Snelling is $41,042, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Snelling is $63,900, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Snelling enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,042 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,748 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $834 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,524 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 427 |
| County GDP | $701M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,424 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.79% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $63,900 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,424 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.79% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 11.6% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 17,191/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.2 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2443°N, 81.4750°W |
| County FIPS | 45011 |
Winner: Republican by 15.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |