Summerton, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
709 Population 525/sq mi density
$35,893 Median Income $25,404 per capita
$153,100 Home Value $210,314 Zillow
$355 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
2,813 Violent Crime/100K 8,056 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,893 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $355/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,813 violent crimes/100K (640% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Summerton, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,893
52% below
$25,404 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
46% below
Zillow: $210,314
Median Rent
$355/mo
69% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,813/100K
640% above
8,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Summerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
54%
Rent
31%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
472%
Crime
740%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summerton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Summerton residents earn a median household income of $35,893 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,404. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Summerton is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,314. Median rent is $355/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Summerton reports 2,813 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 640% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,056/100K.

Education

39.3% of adults in Summerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Summerton 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 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population709
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,893
Per Capita$25,404
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A
Home Value$153,100
Rent$355
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$210,314
Housing Units414
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent2,813/100K
Property8,056/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,443/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation131 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Summerton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.