Livability Score

52
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
BlueBird Theatre
Theatre Arts
South Carolina State University Planetarium
Museum
Oliver C. Dawson Stadium
Stadium
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Orangeburg County Aquatic Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (15) F
A-Town Wings
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Stop n Pop
Fast Food
El Toro Bar & Grill
Bar
Mr Hibachi Steak House
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cupside Down Cafe
Deli
New China Kitchen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Fitness (2) C-
Canteen Community Center
Community Centre
Zimmerman Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Orangeburg Historic District
Park
Memorial Plaza
Park
Amelia Street Historic District
Park
Ellis Avenue Historic District
Park
Mirmow Field
Park
Nix Stilton Road Community Park
Park
Orangeburg County Community Park
Park
Hillcrest Recreational Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Dean's Ltd
Clothing
5th Avenue Fashions
Clothing
Andrae's Jewelers
Fashion
Goldstein's On Russell
Clothing
QP's Crunch
Convenience Store
4-Way Stop
Convenience Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Enmarket
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Orangeburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Orangeburg is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Orangeburg crime rates are 7,833 per 100k, which is 180% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
6,135 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,698 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Orangeburg is $28,587 - which is 39% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$28,587 F
Unemployment Rate
7.4% F
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Brooks Infirmary
Doctor
Orangeburg-Calhoun Law Enforcement Center
Police
Edwards and Garrett Orthodontists
Dentist
Retina Consultants
Clinic
Palmetto Retina Center
Clinic
Foot Clinic
Clinic
Family Health Center
Doctor
The Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing C-

Orangeburg home prices are $107,700 - which is 25% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$107,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-18% F
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools F

The Orangeburg graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (25) F
Wesley Christian School
William J. Clark Middle
William J. Clark Middle
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian Sc
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Mellichamp Elementary
Mellichamp Elementary
Mellichamp Elementary
Sheridan Elementary
Sheridan Elementary
Robert E. Howard Middle
Robert E. Howard Middle
St Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
Whittaker Elementary
Whittaker Elementary
Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary
Brookdale Elementary
Brighter Children Learning Center
Rivelon Elementary
Rivelon Elementary
Rivelon Elementary
Brookdale Elementary
High Schools (8) F
Wesley Christian School
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian Sc
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
Ocsd5 High School For Health Professions
Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Cent
Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Cent
Ocsd5 High School For Health Professions
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ratings F

Orangeburg has an overall rating of 39% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C-
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Orangeburg, SC Area Guide

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Orangeburg Area Facts

  • Orangeburg has a Livability Score of 52/100, which is considered poor
  • Orangeburg crime rates are 180% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Orangeburg is 5% lower than the South Carolina average

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Orangeburg, SC - What To Do 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I lived in Orangeburg, SC for about 6 months once. To be straightforward about this town, the only people who'd like it are those wishing to live out in the sticks so to speak. One thing I really did like about living in Orangeburg is that you get to experience all 4 seasons whic ...Read More h isn't always the case in my moving experiences.

Most towns have attractions for both residents and visitors, but Orangeburg doesn't get many visitors so the attractions are limited. The two that stand out in my mind are the Edisto Memorial Gardens and the I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium. Both are plush in history worth the visit. As far as restaurants go there's Chestnut Grill, Thai Lotus, Original House of Pizza, Rosalia's Mexican Restaurant and the local favorite Dukes Bar-B-Que. There are other restaurants in Orangeburg, but they're mostly chain operated.

Most of the population here are descendants from farmers or plantation owners. While the town has grown in size and population, it isn't growing as fast as larger neighboring counties. You can find a couple of shopping centers here and a small mall for the city of Orangeburg, however, most shops are chain operated as well. One of the local favorites is the Springfield flea market. If you're willing to travel a little further for better entertainment, the Santee River touches a good portion of Orangeburg County where you can find fishing, swimming, boating, and the like. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Orangeburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Orangeburg Historic District
      Memorial Plaza
      Amelia Street Historic District
      Ellis Avenue Historic District
      Mirmow Field
      Nix Stilton Road Community Park
      Orangeburg County Community Park
      Hillcrest Recreational Park

      Entertainment

      BlueBird Theatre
      South Carolina State University Planetarium
      Oliver C. Dawson Stadium
      Amphitheater
      Orangeburg County Aquatic Park

      Food & Drink

      A-Town Wings
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Cook Out
      Stop n Pop
      El Toro Bar & Grill
      Mr Hibachi Steak House
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Orangeburg? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Orangeburg.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Orangeburg? The cost of living in Orangeburg is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than South Carolina.
      Orangeburg
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Orangeburg? Orangeburg crime rates are 7,833, which are 180% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,833 per 100k people

      237% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      237% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Orangeburg? The median income in Orangeburg is $28,587 which is 39% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $28,58748% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,72241% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      59% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Orangeburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Brooks Infirmary

      C- Housing

      What are Orangeburg home prices? Orangeburg home prices are $107,700 - which is 25% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $107,70042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68328% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Orangeburg have good schools? The Orangeburg graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Orangeburg a good place to live? Orangeburg has an overall rating of 39% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      39%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      5 total surveys

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