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Living in
Red Hill.
Red Hill is an unincorporated community in Horry County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Red Hill
This census-designated place between Conway and Myrtle Beach offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to the crowded beach town lifestyle—you're close enough to enjoy the coast's job market and amenities without fighting tourist traffic year-round. The community skews slightly older (median age 45) and is predominantly white with growing Asian and Latino communities, so you'll find established neighborhoods alongside newer development, though don't expect a particularly vibrant downtown—this is suburban sprawl territory with car dependency built in. You get genuine outdoor access here: the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge borders the west side, offering hiking and wildlife watching without leaving town, plus you're positioned to explore the Lowcountry's rich historical sites within an hour or two.
Red Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Red Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Red Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.8%), and 6.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.9%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.3%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 Hill
Rent and home values here are close to the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$779
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above SC average
Unemployment in Red Hill
Unemployment in Horry County, which includes Red Hill, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Red Hill: Horry County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Horry County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Red Hill is about 4% of Horry County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Red Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Red Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Red Hill, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 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 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Horry County Police Department, which covers Red Hill, runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
253.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,219.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Horry County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Horry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Horry County, which includes Red Hill, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $435,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $731,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Rip Current | $226,250 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Horry County, county-wide
Red Hill is about 4% of Horry County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Horry County, which includes Red Hill, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
54
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Horry County, county-wide
Red Hill is about 4% of Horry County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Red Hill has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 4.28" |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 3.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.16" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 3.33" |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 5.34" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 6.89" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 7.81" |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 6.00" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 3.83" |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Red Hill
Red Hill has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.0%
of residents
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Conway Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Conway
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 mi away · Myrtle Beach
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Red Hill
Red Hill's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.7% 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
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Red Hill (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,377 students · in-state tuition $11,640 · 53% graduate · median earnings $54,702 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach
11.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 743 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (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: Moores Creek National Battlefield, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Red Hill
Red Hill has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Moores Creek National Battlefield (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
68 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
100 mi awayCities Near Red Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Red Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Red Hill FAQ
Is Red Hill, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Red Hill's median rent is $1,179/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,250/year. Median home value is $249,500.
Is Red Hill, South Carolina safe?⌄
Red Hill is policed by the Horry County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 254 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1219 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Red Hill, South Carolina?⌄
Horry County, which includes Red Hill, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Red Hill, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Red Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,179/month and median household income is $68,250/year. The median home value is $249,500. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Red Hill, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Red Hill is 22 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