ZIP Code 29177, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
179 332.4M (US)
Median Age
79.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,435 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$378,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$763 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake Murray of Richland
5
Richland County
7
Columbia Metro Area
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake Murray of Richland
5
Richland County
8
Columbia Metro Area
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Lake Murray Elementary
<1 miles, W · 4.1star
Spring Hill High
2 miles, N · 4.6star
Ballentine Elementary
2 miles, SE · 4.1star

Colleges

Southeastern Institute-Columbia
12 miles, SE · 1star
Columbia International University
12 miles, SE · 1.4star
Remington College-Columbia Campus
12 miles, SE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Lexington Medical Center
13 miles, S · 2.3star
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
16 miles, SE · 2.3star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
16 miles, S · 1.4star