Joanna is a small town of 1,406 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $52,381
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Joanna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Joanna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Joanna 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: 92.8
Joanna's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Joanna costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Joanna, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$574
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,381
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Joanna's violent crime rate is 548.2 per 100,000 residents
— 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
548.2 /100k
Property Crime
2255.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Joanna is served primarily by Laurens 56.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Joanna, SC
National Avg
School District
Laurens 56
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Joanna sees average highs of 54.4°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Joanna's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Joanna roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,100 and median rent is $574/month.
Joanna's violent crime rate is 548.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2255.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Joanna are operated by Laurens 56.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Joanna, SC has a population of 1,406, a median household income of $52,381, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Joanna averages 54.4°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Joanna, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29351, 29355.
The population of Joanna, South Carolina is 1,406 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Joanna: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $77,100, median household income $52,381, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joanna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.