At a Glance
Median Income
$41,662
$22,116 per capita
Home Value
$50,500
Zillow: $187,673
Violent Crime
789/100K
4,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Wedgefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wedgefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wedgefield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wedgefield residents earn a median household income of $41,662 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wedgefield is $50,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,673. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Wedgefield reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,676/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Wedgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wedgefield 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,480
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,662
Per Capita$22,116
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,500
Rent
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$187,673
Housing Units858
Rent Burden46.5%
Crime
F
Violent789/100K
Property4,676/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation225 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wedgefield was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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