St. Charles, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 22/sq mi density
$31,515 Median Income $17,389 per capita
$260,900 Home Value $104,783 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,515 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$260,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Charles, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,515
58% below
$17,389 per capita
Home Value
$260,900
7% below
Zillow: $104,783
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How St. Charles Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Charles a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Charles residents earn a median household income of $31,515 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,389. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Charles is $260,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,783. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

0.0% of adults in St. Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age73.8 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,515
Per Capita$17,389
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

D
Home Value$260,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$104,783
Housing Units40
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation174 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 56%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Charles was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.