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SC area data

Ruby, SC

Ruby, SC.

Population: 1,504 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,578
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$177,390
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, hurricane, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
242

Amenities

Nearest airport
Wild Irish Rose Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+171 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$311
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,581
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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