The Town FilesLake Secession, South Carolina
Community in Abbeville County · population 1,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $382,600
- Household income
- $51,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 52.9
Lake Secession is a community of 1,058 people in Abbeville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $382,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 100% of South Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 96% of South Carolina towns.
How Lake Secession 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 Lake Secession is worth $382,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 7.4 times the median household income of $51,875, which is more affordable than 3% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 94.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Secession | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $889 | $937 |
| Median household income | $51,875 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 94.5% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.9% | — |
Who lives in Lake Secession
| People | Lake Secession | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Lake Secession
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Secession since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 3, 2021 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Abbeville County since 1996
Abbeville County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Abbeville County
Abbeville County had 5,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,349 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lake Secession itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Towns near Lake Secession
- Iva, SC4.6 mi · 1,015 people · home $156,400
- Due West, SC11.6 mi · 1,219 people · home $185,000
- Homeland Park, SC12.7 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
- Calhoun Falls, SC13.6 mi · 1,727 people · home $70,700
- Abbeville, SC14.2 mi · 4,874 people · home $106,400
- Honea Path, SC15.4 mi · 3,686 people · home $155,400
- Anderson, SC16.3 mi · 28,106 people · home $218,200
- Belton, SC17.0 mi · 4,335 people · home $133,500
Lake Secession questions
Is Lake Secession, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Secession scores better for retirees than 71% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 96%. 34.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.9).
How much does a house cost in Lake Secession?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Secession is valued at $382,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,875, so homes cost about 7.4 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Secession?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lake Secession get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Secession since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 3, 2021. 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)