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Dalzell’s story
122 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 maps from 1957 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1904Dalzell is settled
DalzellSC
Home to 2,946 people, the town was settled in 1904.
Orange Grove · Photo: South Carolina Department of Archives and History · CC0
Population
2,946
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$217K
+2.5% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
26.9
years
Jobs based here
230
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#138 of 167 in SC
Is Dalzell a good place to live?
With a D overall, Dalzell is better than 8% of U.S. towns. It ranks 138th of 167 in South Carolina. Its weakest is incomes: the median household income is $47K, and 15% of residents live below the poverty line. Walkability is weaker too. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 89% of U.S. towns. Health is its strong suit: residents are healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $217K, 3.8 years of the Sumter metro’s $57K median household income. Orange Grove is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow · National Register of Historic Places.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Dalzell for work
Where Dalzell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
230jobs based in Dalzell
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Dalzell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within South Carolina), ordered by how far Dalzell is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 11.2% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Jobs & incomeIncomes and work are among the weakest comparedDOpen →SchoolsAmong the weakest of the towns comparedC−Open →HealthPrisma Health Tuomey Hospital 8.4 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingNear typical for the towns comparedB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History1 place on the National Register; 2 notable people born hereDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Housing market49 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 26.9; 12% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Dalzell: who provides what
Dalzell is unincorporated, so Sumter County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBlack River Electric Coop15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDalzell Water District (Sc4320001)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSumter CountySumter County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSumter Board of Voter RegistrationSumter County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes29040, 2915329040 94% · 29153 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dalzell.
Dalzell is healthier than towns with similar incomes and sends most of its workers to Sumter and beyond.
SchoolsC−
Dalzell’s schools rank behind 82% of South Carolina districts
Public schools: the Sumter 01 school district. One of its 2 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed. 2 public schools serve Dalzell, with 717 students in all.
18%of SC districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 365 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Few of Dalzell’s working residents work in town
Dalzell has 230 jobs for its 1,111 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
For most workers, Dalzell is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Dalzell grew to 230 in 2023, 50 more than in 2013. Half the trips to work are shorter than 18 miles. The top destinations are Sumter (28%), Columbia (8%) and North Charleston (2%).
1%work in town
| Dalzell | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 17% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Dalzell1%
Sumter28%
Columbia8%
North Charleston2%
Greenville2%
18 mi
median commute distance
230
jobs based in Dalzell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Dalzell earns a B−
Dalzell: 62% of households own their home, against 65% in South Carolina’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. A typical home locally is worth about $217,000, up 2.5% in a year, 29% below the South Carolina typical home. On the market in the town: a median 49 days to sell.
$217KZillow home value
| Dalzell | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,067 a month | $1,058 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Dalzell$217K
South Carolina$304K
Market temperature
49
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
+2.5%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Dalzell, expect mild winters and hot summers
In Dalzell, the July high is 91°F, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–58°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–89°
Fall53–75°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
For health, Dalzell earns a B
Against the 4,786 U.S. towns with household incomes like Dalzell’s, it is healthier than 94%, so that grade isn’t only a matter of income.
On the CDC’s 32 measures, Dalzell is ahead of South Carolina on 12 and behind on 4. In Dalzell, 43% of adults sleep under 7 hours. Among adults in the town, 12% report frequent physical distress and 41% have obesity.
60%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Dalzell | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
12 better16 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Dalzell | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.5% | 6.8% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.4% | 13.9% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 16.2% | 13.3% |
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
8.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
73rd
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Dalzell faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Federal aid has come to Dalzell households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2016. Compared with 58% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. 39% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 21%.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dalzell
17pages on Dalzell
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Dalzell
University of South Carolina-SumterCommunity college · Public · Sumter6.8 mi$7,558 in-state tuitionCentral Carolina Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sumter7 mi$5,715 in-state tuitionMorris CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sumter7.5 mi$16,664 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Dalzell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
About Dalzell
CDP in South Carolina, United States
Dalzell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,175 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 217 ft
- ZIP code
- 29040
Questions about Dalzell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dalzell, SC a good place to live?
Dalzell grades D overall, better than 8% of U.S. towns and #138 of 167 in South Carolina. It grades B for health and C− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Dalzell, SC expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Dalzell, SC known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ja Morant and Bill Pinkney.