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Lake City, SC

Lake City, SC.

Population: 12,277 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake City, SC is $129,855 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $183,000 after a median 73 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,855

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$129,855
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$133,955
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$183,000
Median list price
$194,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+50.1%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$982/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$987/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,444/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,545/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
Main Street Elementary, Lake City High, Lake City Early Childhood Center, Ronald E. McNair Junior High, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
57
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
125
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,230
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,527

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Lake City Municipal Airport - CJ Evans Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLON, CAROLINA PINES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
33.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$589
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
44.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,768
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
697

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$129,855$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$183,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market73 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$589$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lake City, SC?
$129,855.
What is the median sale price in Lake City, SC?
$183,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake City, SC?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Lake City, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,121/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake City, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is Lake City, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake City, SC. 57 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake City, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake City, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake City, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake City, SC?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake City, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake City, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake City, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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