What are the schools like in Heath Springs, SC?

Heath Springs is served primarily by Lancaster 01. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Heath Springs?

The median household income in Heath Springs, SC is $48,462 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Heath Springs, SC?

Heath Springs has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Heath Springs, SC affordable or expensive?

Heath Springs's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heath Springs is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,200 and the median rent is $821 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Heath Springs, SC?

Heath Springs has a violent crime rate of 436.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2112.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heath Springs, SC a Good Place to Live?

Heath Springs is a small town of 800 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $48,462 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Heath Springs stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Heath Springs 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: 97.0

Heath Springs's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heath Springs costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heath Springs, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,462	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Heath Springs's violent crime rate is 436.7 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

436.7 /100k

Property Crime

2112.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Heath Springs is served primarily by Lancaster 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Heath Springs, SC	National Avg
School District	Lancaster 01	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heath Springs sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heath Springs, SC
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Heath Springs, SC	National Avg
Population	800	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	53.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elgin, SC 6 mi Kershaw, SC 6 mi Springdale, SC 9 mi Irwin, SC 11 mi Lancaster, SC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Heath Springs

Heath Springs, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29058

Heath Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath Springs, SC affordable or expensive?

Heath Springs's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heath Springs roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,200 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Heath Springs, SC?

Heath Springs's violent crime rate is 436.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2112.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heath Springs?

Public schools in Heath Springs are operated by Lancaster 01. The district has 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Heath Springs, SC a good place to live?

Heath Springs, SC has a population of 800, a median household income of $48,462, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. 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 Heath Springs?

Heath Springs averages 56.2°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Heath Springs?

Heath Springs, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29058.

What is the population of Heath Springs?

The population of Heath Springs, South Carolina is 800 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heath Springs?

Key numbers for living in Heath Springs: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $120,200, median household income $48,462, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heath Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.