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Living in
Red Bank.
Red Bank is an unincorporated community in Lexington County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Red Bank
Red Bank is a community of 10,950 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $68,004, median rent runs about $1,160 per month, and median home values are around $189,000. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Red Bank at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+8.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Red Bank: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Red Bank, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.8%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for SC
Rent, home values, and income in Red Bank
In Red Bank, home values are 27% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$930
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Red Bank
Unemployment in Lexington County, which includes Red Bank, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Red Bank: Lexington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lexington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Red Bank is about 4% of Lexington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Red Bank Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.1 min avg
How Red Bank residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Red Bank, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Small hub663k passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Lexington County Sheriff's Office, which covers Red Bank, runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
224.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,365.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Lexington County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lexington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lexington County, which includes Red Bank, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16.0M |
| 2023 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $532,800 |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6,350 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,030 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14,160 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $750 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,600 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lexington County, county-wide
Red Bank is about 4% of Lexington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Richland County, SC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Red Bank) is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Richland County, SC (21 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Red Bank has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
47
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 3.49" |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 3.39" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.57" |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 2.83" |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.49" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.97" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 5.35" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.65" |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 3.91" |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 3.13" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Red Bank
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Red Bank's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8.4 mi away · West Columbia
Lexington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · West Columbia
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Columbia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Red Bank
Red Bank's student/teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Red Bank (within 15 miles)
University of South Carolina-Columbia
12.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,820 students · in-state tuition $12,688 · 77% graduate · median earnings $69,024 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,536 students · in-state tuition $18,103 · 26% graduate · median earnings $36,562 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,343 students · in-state tuition $24,436 · 57% graduate · median earnings $46,266 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia International University
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 716 students · in-state tuition $27,900 · 67% graduate · median earnings $44,657 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 576 students · in-state tuition $14,304 · 22% graduate · median earnings $32,754 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Congaree National Park, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Red Bank
Red Bank has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Congaree National Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Congaree National Park
National Park
30 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
84 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
84 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
89 mi awayCities Near Red Bank
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Red Bank FAQ
Is Red Bank, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Red Bank's median rent is $1,160/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,004/year. Median home value is $189,000.
Is Red Bank, South Carolina safe?⌄
Red Bank is policed by the Lexington County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1365 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Red Bank, South Carolina?⌄
Lexington County, which includes Red Bank, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Red Bank, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Red Bank is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,160/month and median household income is $68,004/year. The median home value is $189,000. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Red Bank, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Red Bank is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from