Fairfield County , South Carolina
Population: 20,741 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $46,972 Home $129,100 Rent $910/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 20,741 residents, Fairfield County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Fairfield County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$46,972
Median Income
household
$129,100
Home Value
median
$910/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $46,972 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,111 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| Median Home Value | $129,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $910/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 20,741 |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.6%
Obesity
20.5%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
49.1%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
No Physical Activity
22.1%
Depression
41.7%
Insufficient Sleep
83.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 40.8 · 41th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
70.52
🌀 Hurricane
75.30
🔥 Wildfire
45.90
❄️ Winter Storm
20.91
🌍 Earthquake
69.53
☀️ Drought
27.54
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