Elko 46 Poor
Elko Livability #378 ranked city in South Carolina#26,344 ranked city in the USARanks better than 10% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Elko

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Housing

    A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.

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      Elko transportation information

      Statistic Elko South Carolina National
      Average one way commute21min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work98.9%82.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.1%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Elko, SC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).