The Town FilesElloree, South Carolina
Town in Orangeburg County · population 570 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,500
- Household income
- $33,796
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 61.2
Elloree is a town of 570 people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks quieter than 95% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 92% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 78% of South Carolina towns.
How Elloree ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elloree is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $33,796, which is more affordable than 10% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elloree | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $852 | $937 |
| Median household income | $33,796 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Elloree
| People | Elloree | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.2 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 42.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.4% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Elloree
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elloree since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 13, 2020 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 20, 2006.
Severe weather in Orangeburg County since 1996
Orangeburg County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 10, 2025 | Flood | DR-4858: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County had 27,859 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,283 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Elloree itself the ACS puts it at 20.8%.
Public schools in Elloree
1 public school with 397 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elloree Elementary | PK-8 | 397 | 12.4 |
Towns near Elloree
- Santee, SC5.6 mi · 797 people · home $161,800
- North Santee, SC9.1 mi · 749 people · home $277,100
- Summerton, SC13.5 mi · 814 people · home $164,800
- Bowman, SC14.2 mi · 788 people · home $69,600
- Wilkinson Heights, SC15.1 mi · 1,946 people · home $81,100
- St. Matthews, SC15.2 mi · 1,841 people · home $204,200
- Brookdale, SC15.4 mi · 3,845 people · home $96,500
- Pinewood, SC15.8 mi · 503 people · home $104,800
Elloree questions
Is Elloree, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elloree scores better for retirees than 78% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 95%. 42.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.2).
How much does a house cost in Elloree?
The median owner-occupied home in Elloree is valued at $192,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,796, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Elloree?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Elloree get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elloree since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)