Wallace, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marlboro County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
669 Population 102/sq mi density
$75,800 Home Value $122,891 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$75,800
73% below
Zillow: $122,891
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Wallace Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
27%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallace is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,891. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

5.7% of adults in Wallace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallace has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population669
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,506
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

Home Value$75,800
Rent
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$122,891
Housing Units446
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death17,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation150 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband60.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallace was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.