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Smoaks, SC

Smoaks, SC.

Population: 1,759 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Smoaks, SC is $139,354 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $15,000 after a median 144 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$139,354

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

144

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$139,354
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
-6.7%
10-year appreciation
+48.0%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$176,989
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
$15,000
Median list price
$588,000
Median price per sqft
$14
Median days on market
144 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
50.2%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$664/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$698/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,323/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Congaree National Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Lanes Landing (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
COLLETON MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL, HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+116 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$518
Mean commute to work
43 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,189
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

SmoaksState medianUS median
Median home value$139,354$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$15,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market144 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$518$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 median home value in Smoaks, SC?
$139,354.
What is the median sale price in Smoaks, SC?
$15,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Smoaks, SC?
Median days on market: 144 days.
What is typical rent in Smoaks, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $913/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Smoaks, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Smoaks, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Smoaks, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Smoaks, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Smoaks, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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