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Lake View, SC

Town in Dillon County, South Carolina.

Population

679

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

398

ZIP codes

0

Lake View and its ZIP codes

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Lake View at a glance

  • Lake View is about 2.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $36,563, 47% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,700 (71% below South Carolina) and median rent is $733 a month.

Local data for Lake View, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lake View, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$36,563

Poverty rate

24.3%

Median home value

$75,700

Median rent

$733/mo

Homeownership

49.4%

Bachelor's or higher

13.7%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (9), Mexican Americans (6), Haitian Americans (1).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dillon County. PPP loans are for Lake View.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,224

9,422 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,733

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$193M

FY 2026, $6,839 per person

Dillon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lake View, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.7%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lake View, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

260

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

91

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

51.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lake View, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

22.3%

U.S. 12.1% +10.2 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.6%

U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts

Cities near Lake View

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Marietta, NCTown3.1 mi1.1
NicholsTown7.2 mi1.3
Fair Bluff, NCTown8.2 mi2.4
ZionCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.4
FloydaleCensus-designated place9.9 mi2
MullinsCity10 mi3.2
Fairmont, NCTown11 mi2.8
NewtownCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
Proctorville, NCTown12 mi0.5
Orrum, NCTown13 mi0.5
HamerCensus-designated place13 mi5
DillonCity13 mi5.3
Cerro Gordo, NCTown14 mi0.8
Boardman, NCTown14 mi3.1
McDonald, NCTown15 mi0.3
LattaTown15 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lake View, SC in?
Lake View is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lake View, SC?
About 679 people live in Lake View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lake View?
Nearby places include Marietta, NC (3.1 mi), Nichols (7.2 mi), Fair Bluff, NC (8.2 mi), Zion (9.9 mi), Floydale (9.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023