Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) A+
The National Bean Market Museum
Museum
Jones-Carter Gallery
Art Gallery
Lynches Lake Historical Society
Museum
Trax Visual Art Center
Art Gallery
Robinson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (11) F
Sip Co.
Bar
Snax Gourmet Ice Cream & Hot Dogs
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Frye's
Butcher
KJ's Market IGA - Lake City
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Town Square Village Green
Park
Dr Ronald E McNair Memorial Park and Museum
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Dew Park
Park
Theatre Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lions Municipal PArk
Park
Lake City Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Wren Village Municipal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake City Community Park
Park
Martha Law Municipal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Scranton Park's Playground
Playground
Scranton Park
Park
Shops (19) A+
Willard's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Joe's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Merle Norman
Beauty
Miles of Style
Hairdresser
The Elegant Bee
Furniture
Hair Gallery Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Hollywood Fashions
Clothing
So-Lace
Clothing
Harlem Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Busy Corner
Convenience Store
Roses
Discount Store
Markette
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Farmers Home Furniture
Furniture
HomeSmart
Furniture
Belk
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
H&Y Beauty Supply
Beauty
Lynch’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Lake City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lake City is 87/100 - which is 7% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Lake City crime rates are 5,819 per 100k, which is 108% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
3,750 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,069 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Lake City is $37,887 - which is 19% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$37,887 F
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lake City Fire Department
Fire Station
South Lynches Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Lake City Police Department
Police
Lake City Community Hospital
Hospital
Pee Dee Family Practice
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scranton Police Department
Police
South Lynches Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Lake City home prices are $84,800 - which is 41% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$84,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Lake City graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Main Street Elementary
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate
Lake City Early Childhood Center
The Carolina Academy
Scranton Elementary
High Schools (3) F
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Lake City High
The Carolina Academy
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  • Lake City has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Lake City crime rates are 108% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lake City is 7% lower than the South Carolina average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town Square Village Green
      Dr Ronald E McNair Memorial Park and Museum
      Unknown Name
      Dew Park
      Theatre Park
      Unknown Name
      Lions Municipal PArk
      Lake City Lake Park

      Entertainment

      The National Bean Market Museum
      Jones-Carter Gallery
      Lynches Lake Historical Society
      Trax Visual Art Center
      Robinson Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Sip Co.
      Snax Gourmet Ice Cream & Hot Dogs
      KFC
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      Domino's
      Sonic
      Captain D's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake City? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Lake City.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake City? The cost of living in Lake City is 87/100 - which is 7% lower than South Carolina.
      Lake City
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake City? Lake City crime rates are 5,819, which are 108% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      5,819 per 100k people

      150% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      150% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Lake City? The median income in Lake City is $37,887 which is 19% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $37,88732% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,33635% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lake City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lake City Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake City home prices? Lake City home prices are $84,800 - which is 41% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $84,80054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75920% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lake City have good schools? The Lake City graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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