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Summit, SC

South Carolina · Lexington County · Columbia Metro

Summit is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 596. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
596 Population 400/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $36,876 per capita
$200,400 Home Value $197,190 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
957 Violent Crime/100K 6,017 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,400 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
957 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,400
29% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 957/100K
152% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,011
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population596
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$36,876
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$19,752M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,400
Rent$1,011
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$197,190
Housing Units216
Rent Burden14.5%

Crime

F
Violent957/100K
Property6,017/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured12.0%
Smoking17.1%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.3%
EV Stations8
Libraries11

Is Summit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summit receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Summit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summit is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summit is $200,400, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 957 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,017 per 100,000, 207% above the national average.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Summit enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Summit has a population of 596 with a density of 400 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 10.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97% of residents. 10.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 23.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

596
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Summit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish 3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summit is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,876. The average weekly wage is $1,077, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 1.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Summit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,876
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$75,428
Gini Index0.432 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,854
County GDP$19,752M

Business (County)

Restaurants628
Healthcare754
Retail1,199
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,132
11% below US avg
Cost of Living93.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Summit is $200,400, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,190. Monthly rent averages $1,011 (13% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $982 for a one-bedroom to $1,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 216 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1995. The average annual property tax is $3,132. 14.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,400
29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$197,190

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,011
13% below US avg
Rent Burden14.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.5%
Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units216
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,132
11% below US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Summit, 37.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 34.8% have high blood pressure. 17.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.8% report binge drinking. 28.6% are physically inactive. 28.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 12.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,588. The dentist ratio is 1:1,992. 68.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Summit vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma9.8%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Uninsured12.0%
40% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,588
Dentists1:1,992
Mental Health1:474
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits53.9%
Premature Death8,865/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access68.9%
Healthcare Facilities754
Summit has a violent crime rate of 957 per 100,000 residents, 152% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,017 per 100,000, 207% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 41 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Summit receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent956.8/100K
152% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property6,016.6/100K
207% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Summit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates33.9246°N, 81.4226°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLexington County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 63 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 97 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 70 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 138 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 69 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 70 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 92 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 69 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 40 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 78 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 150 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 74 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 60 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 36 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 118 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 75 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 90 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 69 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 217 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 249 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 271 km
2018 Florence Category 1 279 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 206 km
2004 Charley Category 1 214 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 198 km
1999 Irene Category 1 296 km
1996 Fran Category 2 287 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 91 km
1985 Bob Category 1 210 km
1984 Diana Category 3 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 50 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 87 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 66 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 69 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 72 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 89 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 66 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 62 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 72 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 66 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
February 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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Summit is located in Lexington County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66% of the vote, a 33.5-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 8 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 754 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+85.9%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi
CountyLexington County County

Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Avg Download Speed202.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed78.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations11
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities754
Restaurants628
Retail Stores1,199

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%
Average costs for common services in Summit. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $234 ($141–$375)
Specialist Visit $328 ($187–$515)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($94–$328)
Emergency Room Visit $2,061 ($750–$4,685)
Dental Cleaning $122 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling $234 ($141–$375)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $281 ($141–$469)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $562 ($375–$937)
Battery Replacement $187 ($94–$328)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair $375 ($141–$750)
HVAC System Install $6,559 ($3,748–$11,244)
Roof Repair $937 ($375–$1,874)
Roof Replacement $8,433 ($5,154–$14,055)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,406 ($469–$3,280)
Divorce (Contested) $14,055 ($4,685–$28,110)
DUI Defense $4,685 ($1,874–$9,370)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,406 ($750–$2,811)
Will Preparation $469 ($187–$937)
Trust Preparation $2,343 ($937–$4,685)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($70–$234)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$122)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.84 ($2.81–$5.15)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.28 ($2.34–$4.69)
Loaf of Bread $3.56 ($2.34–$5.15)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.22 ($2.81–$6.09)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.15 ($3.75–$7.03)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75–$234)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($37–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70–$469)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,874 ($1,124–$3,280)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.50–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$234)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,124 ($562–$2,343)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $937 ($469–$1,874)
After-School Care (Monthly) $375 ($187–$656)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $937 ($375–$2,343)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,713 ($4,685–$28,110)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $281 ($141–$469)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($94–$375)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$861
Toddler$801
Preschool$784
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$596
Toddler$596
Preschool$577
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lexington County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 18,151 1,211 $36,090 1.37
Health Care & Social Assistance 16,212 809 $51,371 0.85
Manufacturing 12,593 337 $73,859 1.16
Accommodation & Food Services 12,389 691 $21,782 1.03
Transportation & Warehousing 9,454 261 $53,320 1.68
Construction 8,005 938 $69,070 1.15
Administrative & Waste Services 7,268 590 $40,032 0.93
Wholesale Trade 6,032 422 $84,411 1.15
Other Services 4,946 661 $56,675 1.24
Professional & Technical Services 4,931 1,212 $78,045 0.53
Finance & Insurance 3,036 531 $81,527 0.56
Information & Technology 1,806 183 $70,652 0.73
Real Estate 1,672 371 $62,791 0.81
Management of Companies 1,517 56 $90,113 0.68
Educational Services 1,457 130 $40,574 0.53
Utilities 1,213 49 $110,917 2.41
Arts & Entertainment 1,143 121 $25,087 0.51
Agriculture & Forestry 644 53 $54,050 0.60
Mining & Oil/Gas 153 18 $85,455 0.31
Unclassified 1 0 $57,630 0.01

Radio Stations near Summit

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
All Blues Radio blues MP3 128 kbps
Fox Sports Radio 1400 sports AAC
WKCR MP3 160 kbps
WVOC news, talk AAC
104.7 WNOK pop, top 40 AAC
WQXL The Point MP3 128 kbps
97.5 WCOS country AAC
WDEK Columbia's Praise MP3 128 kbps
Our Generation Radio MP3 128 kbps
Sacred Turntable MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Summit

21 national parks and monuments found near Summit.

ParkTypeFee
Aiken State Park State Park Free
Andrew Jackson State Park State Park Free
Baker Creek State Park State Park Free
Barnwell State Park State Park Free
Chester State Park State Park Free
Colleton State Park State Park Free
Congaree National Park National Park Free
Croft State Park State Park Free
Dreher Island State Park State Park Free
Elijah Clarke State Park State Park Free
Goodale State Park State Park Free
Hamilton Branch State Park State Park Free
Lake Greenwood State Park State Park Free
Lake Wateree State Park State Park Free
Landsford Canal State Park State Park Free
Mistletoe State Park State Park Free
Ninety Six National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Poinsett State Park State Park Free
Santee State Park State Park Free
Sesquicentennial State Park State Park Free
Wildwood Park State Park Free

Trails Near Summit

2 trails found near Summit.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BUNCOMBE HORSE TRAIL 9.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
MOLLYS ROCK TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL

Museums in Summit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LEXINGTON COUNTY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM231 FOX ST8033598369

Libraries in Summit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LEXINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM5440 AUGUSTA ROAD0.01,814,366

Farmers Markets in Summit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lexington's Old Mill Farmers Market711 East Main Street
Local Farmers Market at the Shoppes at the Flight Deck in Lexington109 Old Chapin Rd.
Saluda County Farmers MarketCity Hall Parking Lot
Town of Lexington Farmers Market205 E. Main St. 06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Utopia Farmers Market, LLC133 North Hendrix Street06/01/2016 to 10/01/2016Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Restaurants in Summit

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charley's Fisherman's Wharf
Murphy's Grill
San Jose
Southshore Grill & Grocery

Veterinaries in Summit

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Murray Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Summit

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Enmarket
Mobil

Breweries in Summit

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Mill BrewpubBrewery, Pub711 E Main St8037852337Visit

Pharmacies in Summit

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
APOTHECARE PHARMACY 134 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE 803-532-7222
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 4420 115 EAST CHURCH STREET 803-532-5226

Cell Towers in Summit

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
116 Cheynenne Drive (63720)GTOWER110
116 Cheynenne Drive (63720)GTOWER110
(Clouds) 116 Cheynenne DriveGTOWER110
(Clouds) 116 Cheynenne DriveGTOWER110
Kyzer Mill Road (Fairview)TOWER95
2990 BATESBURG HWY (80448)LTOWER94
2990 BATESBURG HWY (80448)LTOWER94
750 Johnny Parish Road (80421)LTOWER93
750 Johnny Parish Road (80421)LTOWER93
1226 BARN OWL ROADTOWER81
10 MI STOWER79
2211 Wire RoadTOWER66
1367 N. LAKE DRIVETOWER61

Bridges in Summit

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1940259,900F
Tee BeamConcrete20212089,900G
Tee BeamConcrete20212109,900G
CulvertConcrete1953434,300F
CulvertConcrete1948213,800G
SlabPrestressed concrete1994602,800F
CulvertConcrete1994261,150G
SlabConcrete continuous199679850G
SlabConcrete continuous199699750G
SlabConcrete continuous199678750G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous1997128750G
SlabConcrete196760475F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1970267400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1977315350F
SlabConcrete197860275F
SlabConcrete196275225G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1970378125F
SlabConcrete19774575F

Superfund Sites Near Summit

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON2420 TWO NOTCH ROADLEXINGTON
MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON2420 TWO NOTCH ROADLEXINGTON
MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON2420 TWO NOTCH ROADLEXINGTON
MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON2420 TWO NOTCH ROADLEXINGTON
SCANA CORPORATION6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05LEXINGTON
SCANA CORPORATION6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05LEXINGTON
SCANA CORPORATION6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05LEXINGTON

Airports Near Summit

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusta Regional At Bush FieldAGSMedium Airport
Columbia Metropolitan AirportCAEMedium Airport
Daniel FieldDNLMedium Airport
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens AirportCUBMedium Airport
Mc Entire Joint National Guard BaseMMTMedium Airport
Orangeburg Municipal AirportOGBMedium Airport
4 Holes FieldSmall Airport
Aiken Regional AirportAIKSmall Airport
Alan's AirportSmall Airport
American Dream Skyranch AirportSmall Airport
Bamberg County AirportSmall Airport
Barnwell Regional AirportBNLSmall Airport
Barrier AirportSmall Airport
Bell's Branch AirportSmall Airport
Buckeye FieldSmall Airport
Carolina Cow Country AirportSmall Airport
Cowtown AirportSmall Airport
Darden AirportSmall Airport
Do-Little FieldSmall Airport
Dry Swamp AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Nest-Fairview AirparkSmall Airport
Edgefield County AirportSmall Airport
Fairfield County AirportSmall Airport
Gaston AirportSmall Airport
Gilbert International AirparkSmall Airport
Greenwood County AirportGRDSmall Airport
Gwinn FieldSmall Airport
Harman AirportSmall Airport
Horseshoe Landing AirportSmall Airport
House Movers FieldSmall Airport
Kirk Air BaseSmall Airport
Laurens County AirportSmall Airport
Lexington County AirportSmall Airport
Mack's Patch-Derrick FieldSmall Airport
Newberry County AirportSmall Airport
North Air Force Auxillary AirfieldSmall Airport
Over the Hill AirportSmall Airport
Pea Patch AerodromeSmall Airport
Perry International AirportSmall Airport
Polecat AerodromeSmall Airport
Price AirportSmall Airport
Ridgewood Air AirportSmall Airport
Saluda County AirportSmall Airport
Sand Burr AirportSmall Airport
Sandy Hill AirportSmall Airport
Sexton AirportSmall Airport
Shealy AirportSmall Airport
St. Mathews AirportSmall Airport
The Farm AirportSmall Airport
Thomason AirfieldSmall Airport

Police Stations in Summit

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department
Sheriff's Department Service Center4079 Augusta Highway

Grocery Stores in Summit

9 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Beer Tobacco & Vape Outlet 1Convenience Store4679 Augusta Hwy
Dollar General 15004Other2610 Highway 378
Dollar General 25900Other3967 Highway 378
Dollar General 9217Other104 Evans Addy Rd
GILBERT IGA 638Supermarket4760 Augusta Hwy
Nouria 3860 Highway 378 858Convenience Store3860 Highway 378
Quick StopConvenience Store2600 Highway 378
The Chicken CoopFarmers and Markets2902 Highway 378
Wayne Taylor Family FarmsFarmers and Markets4809 Augusta Hwy

Treatment Centers in Summit

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - Adult Clinic/Emergency ServicesMental Health803-359-3545
Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - Batesburg/Leesville ClinicMental Health803-532-8414
Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - Child/Adol and Family ServicesMental Health803-359-7206
Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - New Alternatives Peer SupportMental Health803-956-1500
LRADAC - OutpatientSubstance Abuse803-726-9400

Churches & Religious Organizations in Summit

30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH891 BEULAH RD
CALVARY CHAPEL LEESVILLE9268 COLUMBIA HWY
CATCH THE VISION INTERNATIONAL139 SALUDA WATERS RD
CEDAR CREEK COWBOY CHURCH INC156 HALF CIR
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH144 E COLUMBIA AVE
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY STATE OFFICEPO BOX 3070
CONVENT BAPTIST CHURCH787 CONVENT CHURCH RD
DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WOMENS MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY927 MARCELLUS RD
DUTCH SHEETS MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 4070
EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 2159
ENON LUTHERAN CHURCH4100 POND BRANCH RD
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 2267
FIRST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH2320 CEDAR GROVE RD
FLAMES OF REVIVAL MINISTRIES155 RISH DR
GODSWAY MINISTRIES INC950 BROAD ST
LEESVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH264 MAIN ST
MOUNT HEBRON LUTHERAN CHURCH4765 SUMMERLAND HWY
OLD LEXINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH800 OLD LEXINGTON RD
PINE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH235 PINE GROVE RD
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH3708 POND BRANCH RD
RESTORATION CHAPEL322 CHURCH ST
SAINT MARK BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 3841
SOUTH CAROLINA LUTHERAN RETREAT CENTERS6053 TWO NOTCH RD
ST JOHN OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCHPO BOX 2279
ST MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH1268 RINEHART RD
ST PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH1117 MARCELLUS RD
STEADMAN BAPTIST CHURCH1011 N EDISTO RD
STILL WATERS BAPTIST CHURCH374 DELMAR RD
SUMMERLAND CHURCHPO BOX 2046
UNION LUTHERAN CHURCH4077 HIGHWAY 378

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summit

What is the population of Summit?

Summit has a population of 596 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 400 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Summit expensive to live in?

Summit is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $76,250, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,400 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Summit safe?

Public safety is a concern in Summit, with a violent crime rate of 957 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,017 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Summit receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Summit?

Summit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Summit?

The job market in Summit is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,077. There are 8,854 business establishments in the area, including 628 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 1.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Summit?

The median home value in Summit is $200,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,190. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,011. Fair market rent is $982 for a 1-bedroom and $1,155 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 86.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,132.

How are the schools in Summit?

Schools in Summit score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 13.6% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Summit?

The obesity rate in Summit is 37.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.1% of adults are smokers. 28.6% are physically inactive. 28.0% of residents report depression. 12.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 68.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,588.

What is transportation like in Summit?

The average commute in Summit is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Summit?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Summit is 86.1% White, 10.4% Black or African American. 97% of residents speak only English at home. 10.5% of the population are military veterans. 23.7% of residents have a disability. 97.6% have health insurance coverage.

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