Wilkinson Heights, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,853 Population 620/sq mi density
$22,714 Median Income $22,258 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $156,094 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$22,714 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $788/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilkinson Heights, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,714
70% below
$22,258 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
73% below
Zillow: $156,094
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
67.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Wilkinson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
27%
Rent
68%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilkinson Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilkinson Heights residents earn a median household income of $22,714 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,258. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilkinson Heights is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,094. Median rent is $788/month, with 46.3% 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.

Education

9.2% of adults in Wilkinson Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 67.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilkinson Heights has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,853
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,714
Per Capita$22,258
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent$788
Ownership28.7%
Zillow$156,094
Housing Units1,265
Rent Burden46.3%

Health

Obesity47.6%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation206 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+67.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilkinson Heights was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.