Lakewood, SC
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute54
Public Transit3
Affordability89
Public Safety25
Airports30
Hospitals34
Colleges3
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+33 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black47%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$58 (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value-$27k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
LP gas4%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakewood
United States45
South Carolina43
Sumter Metro Area69
Sumter County73
Property Crime in Lakewood
United States48
South Carolina52
Sumter Metro Area76
Sumter County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, SC
Berea Junior Academy
5 miles, N
Westside Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
St Francis Xavier High School
6 miles, N
Trinity Day School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, SC
Morris College
7 miles, N
South Carolina State University
37 miles, SW
Claflin University
37 miles, SW
South University-Columbia
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, SC
Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
6 miles, N
McLeod Health Clarendon
13 miles, SE
Kershawhealth
32 miles, NW
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, SC
Florence Regional Airport
43 miles, NE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
45 miles, W
Myrtle Beach International Airport
82 miles, E