Yemassee is a small town of 974 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $45,323
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Yemassee 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 Yemassee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Yemassee 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: 89.0
Yemassee's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Yemassee costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Yemassee, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$667
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,323
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Yemassee's violent crime rate is 556.6 per 100,000 residents
— 46% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
556.6 /100k
Property Crime
4545.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Yemassee is served primarily by Hampton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Yemassee, 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
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Yemassee sees average highs of 59.2°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Yemassee's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Yemassee roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,800 and median rent is $667/month.
Yemassee's violent crime rate is 556.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4545.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Yemassee are operated by Hampton.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Yemassee, SC has a population of 974, a median household income of $45,323, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Yemassee averages 59.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Yemassee, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29945, 29916.
The population of Yemassee, South Carolina is 974 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Yemassee: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $109,800, median household income $45,323, crime index 174 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yemassee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
