St. George, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

St. George is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,935. Residents earn $31,950 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,935 Population 679/sq mi density
$31,950 Median Income $25,542 per capita
$124,200 Home Value
$800 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,950 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,950
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,200
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.3%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.2%
79% higher than US avg

How St. George Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,935
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 46%

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,950
Per Capita$25,542
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$6,706M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$124,200
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+81.9%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. George receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. George offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. George is $31,950, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 22.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. George is $124,200, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

St. George enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. George has a population of 1,935 with a density of 679 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (51.5%), with 45.5% White.

Population

1,935
Total Population
679
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. George vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. George vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. George is $31,950, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,950
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,542
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$68,380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate22.2%
79% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,549
County GDP$6,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare301
Retail351
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,432
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. George is $124,200, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,200
56% below US avg
Median List Price$349,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,500
$/Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio87.5%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,432
2% below US avg
Effective Rate2.76%
In St. George, 41.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 33.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. George vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.3%
29% above US avg
Diabetes15.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure39.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.3%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity33.2%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress16.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access65.0%
Healthcare Facilities301

Crime Rates: St. George vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

St. George has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density679/sq mi
Coordinates33.1861°N, 80.5795°W
County FIPS45035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+81.9%
School Test Score4.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density679/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities301
Restaurants263
Retail Stores351

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home2.7%

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