What is the median household income in Elko?

The median household income in Elko, SC is $38,854 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 60.0%.

What is the weather like in Elko, SC?

Elko has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Elko, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Elko, SC?

Elko has a violent crime rate of 771.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2583.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Elko, SC?

School district data for Elko is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Elko, SC a Good Place to Live?

Elko is a small town of 213 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $38,854 and a 60.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Elko stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elko is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elko city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Elko metro area.

Metric	Elko, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,854	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Elko's violent crime rate is 771.6 per 100,000 residents — 103% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

771.6 /100k

Property Crime

2583.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Elko, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	62.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elko sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elko, SC
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Elko, SC	National Avg
Population	213	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	60.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	23.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	76.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williston, SC 3 mi Blackville, SC 5 mi Barnwell, SC 10 mi Springfield, SC 10 mi Windsor, SC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Elko

Elko, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29826

Elko vs Other Cities

Elko, SC vs Williston, SC Elko, SC vs Blackville, SC Elko, SC vs Barnwell, SC Elko, SC vs Springfield, SC Elko, SC vs Windsor, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elko, SC affordable or expensive?

Elko has a median home value of $75,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $38,854.

What is the crime rate in Elko, SC?

Elko's violent crime rate is 771.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2583.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elko?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elko, SC a good place to live?

Elko, SC has a population of 213, a median household income of $38,854, and an unemployment rate of 60.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elko?

Elko averages 56.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elko?

Elko, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29826.

What is the population of Elko?

The population of Elko, South Carolina is 213 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elko?

Key numbers for living in Elko: median home $75,900, median household income $38,854, crime index 171 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elko side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.