Olanta is a small town of 588 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $53,438
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Olanta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Olanta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Olanta 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: 88.0
Olanta's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Olanta costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Olanta, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$875
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Olanta's violent crime rate is 699.2 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
699.2 /100k
Property Crime
3024.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Olanta is served primarily by Florence 03.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Olanta, SC
National Avg
School District
Florence 03
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Olanta sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Olanta's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Olanta roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $875/month.
Olanta's violent crime rate is 699.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3024.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Olanta are operated by Florence 03.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Olanta, SC has a population of 588, a median household income of $53,438, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
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.
Olanta averages 58.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Olanta, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29114.
The population of Olanta, South Carolina is 588 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Olanta: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $53,438, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olanta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
