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Cost of Living in Clarks Hill, SC

Population: 125 | South Carolina

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Clarks Hill is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Clarks Hill, SC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Clarks Hill, SC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 15% above the South Carolina state average of 82. Clarks Hill is a small community of 125 residents.

The median household income in Clarks Hill is $40,714, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Clarks Hill. The area sees an average annual temperature of 67.1°F, with summers averaging 83°F and winters around 51°F. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches spread over roughly 109 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$40,714
vs US Median ($75,149)
-46%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$423/mo

Everyday Prices in Clarks Hill

BLS Average Prices for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.87
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.98
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-13% vs US

Climate in Clarks Hill

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

67.1°F
Avg Temperature
44.8"
Rainfall / Year
109d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 58 62 69 78 85 91 94 92 87 78 68 60
Avg °F 49 52 59 67 75 81 84 83 78 68 58 51
Low °F 40 43 49 56 64 71 74 73 69 58 48 42
Rain" 3.8 3.5 4.0 2.9 2.8 4.7 4.8 5.0 4.0 2.7 2.8 3.8

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