Estill is a small town of 2,230 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $33,405
and a 12.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Estill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Estill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Estill 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: 87.9
Estill's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Estill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Estill, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$691
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,405
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Estill's violent crime rate is 2168.9 per 100,000 residents
— 471% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
2168.9 /100k
Property Crime
3139.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Estill is served primarily by Hampton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Estill, SC
National Avg
School District
Hampton
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Estill sees average highs of 61.9°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Estill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Estill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,500 and median rent is $691/month.
Estill's violent crime rate is 2168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3139.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Estill are operated by Hampton.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Estill, SC has a population of 2,230, a median household income of $33,405, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%.
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.
Estill averages 61.9°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Estill, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29918.
The population of Estill, South Carolina is 2,230 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Estill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,500, median household income $33,405, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Estill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.