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Summit, SC
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Population
533
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
0
Summit and its ZIP codes
Summit at a glance
- Summit is about 2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,083 a year, 3% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,000 (22% below South Carolina) and median rent is $930 a month.
Housing and community stats
Summit, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,083
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (39), Irish Americans (18), French Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Summit.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,208
134,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.29B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
How people get to work
Summit, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summit, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summit, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilbertTown | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 6.3 mi | 8.2 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| LexingtonTown | 11 mi | 12 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| MonettaTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| PelionTown | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Ridge SpringTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| South CongareeTown | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| ChapinTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| IrmoTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| SpringdaleTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summit, SC in?
- Summit is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Summit, SC?
- About 533 people live in Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summit?
- Nearby places include Gilbert (1.7 mi), Batesburg-Leesville (6.3 mi), White Knoll (11 mi), Red Bank (11 mi), Lexington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023