McCormick County , South Carolina
Population: 9,701 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,344 Home $159,000 Rent $666/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 9,701 residents, McCormick County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks McCormick County in the bottom 10% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$55,344
Median Income
household
$159,000
Home Value
median
$666/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,344 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,437 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| Median Home Value | $159,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $666/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 9,701 |
| Median Age | 58.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.3%
Obesity
20.6%
Diabetes
15.9%
Smoking
51.5%
High Blood Pressure
30.6%
No Physical Activity
18.8%
Depression
40.3%
Insufficient Sleep
79.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 9.5 · 10th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
40.08
🌀 Hurricane
62.33
🔥 Wildfire
34.76
❄️ Winter Storm
3.18
🌍 Earthquake
51.34
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