What is the median household income in Modoc?

The median household income in Modoc, SC is $91,316 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Modoc, SC?

Modoc has an average high temperature of 55.4°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

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

Modoc has a violent crime rate of 179.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 644.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

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

Is Modoc, SC a Good Place to Live?

Modoc is a small town of 602 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $91,316 .

Strengths: Modoc's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Modoc is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Modoc 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 Modoc metro area.

Metric	Modoc, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,316	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Modoc's violent crime rate is 179.6 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.6 /100k

Property Crime

644.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Modoc, 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	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Modoc sees average highs of 55.4°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Modoc, SC
Average High — January	55.4°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Modoc, SC	National Avg
Population	602	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	55.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Parksville, SC 5 mi Clarks Hill, SC 5 mi Plum Branch, SC 9 mi Evans, GA 12 mi Appling, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Modoc

Modoc, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29838

Modoc vs Other Cities

Modoc, SC vs Parksville, SC Modoc, SC vs Clarks Hill, SC Modoc, SC vs Plum Branch, SC Modoc, SC vs Evans, GA Modoc, SC vs Appling, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Modoc, SC affordable or expensive?

Modoc has a median home value of $365,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $91,316.

What is the crime rate in Modoc, SC?

Modoc's violent crime rate is 179.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 644.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Modoc?

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

Is Modoc, SC a good place to live?

Modoc, SC has a population of 602, a median household income of $91,316, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Modoc?

Modoc averages 55.4°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Modoc?

Modoc, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29838.

What is the population of Modoc?

The population of Modoc, South Carolina is 602 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Modoc?

Key numbers for living in Modoc: median home $365,600, median household income $91,316, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Modoc side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.