The Town FilesSt. George, South Carolina
Town in Dorchester County · population 1,843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,500
- Household income
- $33,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 41.6
St. George is a town of 1,843 people in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $113,500, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 94% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 85% of South Carolina towns.
How St. George 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 St. George is worth $113,500, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $33,125, which is more affordable than 52% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $703 a month. 48.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. George | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $703 | $937 |
| Median household income | $33,125 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in St. George
| People | St. George | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.4% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in St. George
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
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. George since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 15, 2008 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2008.
Severe weather in Dorchester County since 1996
Dorchester County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 Dorchester County
Dorchester County had 41,444 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,559 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in St. George itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in St. George
2 public schools with 889 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Memorial Elementary | PK-5 | 597 | 13.0 |
| St. George Middle | 6-8 | 292 | 11.7 |
Towns near St. George
- Harleyville, SC7.5 mi · 666 people · home $199,600
- Bowman, SC12.7 mi · 788 people · home $69,600
- Holly Hill, SC13.8 mi · 1,298 people · home $232,000
- Branchville, SC14.4 mi · 998 people · home $115,300
- Ridgeville, SC16.4 mi · 1,672 people · home $181,800
- Cottageville, SC18.2 mi · 701 people · home $164,700
- Walterboro, SC20.5 mi · 5,544 people · home $183,500
- Santee, SC21.3 mi · 797 people · home $161,800
St. George questions
Is St. George, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. George scores better for retirees than 55% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 67%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in St. George?
The median owner-occupied home in St. George is valued at $113,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,125, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $703 a month.
What is the weather like in St. George?
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 St. George get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. George since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 15, 2008. 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)