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Live Oak, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
22
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
0
Live Oak and its ZIP codes
Live Oak at a glance
- Live Oak is 85% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Live Oak.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,029
146,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $11,308 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Live Oak, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20,388
14.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Live Oak, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Live Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LorisCity | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| FinkleaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Green SeaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Tabor City, NCTown | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| AynorTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ConwayCity | 17 mi | 27.7 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11 |
| NicholsTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Cerro Gordo, NCTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Fair Bluff, NCTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Chadbourn, NCTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Brunswick, NCTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 16.8 |
| MullinsCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Live Oak, SC in?
- Live Oak is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Live Oak, SC?
- About 22 people live in Live Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Live Oak?
- Nearby places include Loris (2.6 mi), Finklea (3.9 mi), Green Sea (5.6 mi), Tabor City, NC (7.6 mi), Homewood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023