At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$22,652 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
Zillow: $160,277
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
16.2% smoking rate
How Vance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vance residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,652. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% 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 Vance is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,277. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 41.7% 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 1977.
Education
17.5% of adults in Vance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vance has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,652
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$1,075
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$160,277
Housing Units38
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,443/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation126 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Vance was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.