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Walterboro, SC
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Walterboro, SC
At a Glance
How Walterboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walterboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Walterboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walterboro residents earn a median household income of $48,366 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,800. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 916 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walterboro is $170,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,252. Median rent is $865/month, with 31.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Walterboro reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,821/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Walterboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walterboro has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.