At a Glance
Median Income
$51,750
$16,966 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $190,224
Violent Crime
0/100K
800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Swink Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swink's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swink a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swink residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,966. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swink is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,224. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Swink reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 800/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Swink hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swink has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$16,966
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$190,224
Housing Units30
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property800/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,858/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation486 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Swink was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.