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Estill, SC
Town in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Population
1,886
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Estill and its ZIP codes
Estill at a glance
- Estill is about 2.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,111 a year, 48% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 (64% below South Carolina) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Estill, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Estill, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,111
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (127), Irish Americans (47), Peruvian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton County. PPP loans are for Estill.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,306
4,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $7,103 per person
How people get to work
Estill, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled21.4%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Estill, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Estill, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
24.2%
U.S. 12.1% +12.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Estill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScotiaTown | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| LurayTown | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| FurmanTown | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| GiffordTown | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| HamptonTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| VarnvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| BrunsonTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| AllendaleTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Newington, GATown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SycamoreTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Oliver, GACity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Sylvania, GACity | 23 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Estill, SC in?
- Estill is in Hampton County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Estill, SC?
- About 1,886 people live in Estill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Estill?
- Nearby places include Scotia (4.5 mi), Luray (4.6 mi), Furman (5.5 mi), Gifford (7.8 mi), Hampton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023