Dentsville is a small city of 16,399 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $37,590
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dentsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dentsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dentsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Dentsville's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dentsville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dentsville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
36.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,590
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Dentsville's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents
— 103% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
772.8 /100k
Property Crime
3046.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dentsville is served primarily by Richland 02.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dentsville, SC
National Avg
School District
Richland 02
—
Elementary Schools
23
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dentsville sees average highs of 56.3°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Dentsville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dentsville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,100 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Dentsville's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3046.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dentsville are operated by Richland 02.
The district has 23 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dentsville, SC has a population of 16,399, a median household income of $37,590, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dentsville averages 56.3°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dentsville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29223.
The population of Dentsville, South Carolina is 16,399 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dentsville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $151,100, median household income $37,590, crime index 180 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dentsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.