Olanta SC, 2022
Olanta’s story
118 years in pictures
Census counts: 230 in 1910, 550 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
- 1908Olanta is settled
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
550
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$133K
−1% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Jobs based here
93
A commuter town
Is Olanta a good place to live?
Among 112 South Carolina towns, just 6 have a lower typical home value than Olanta. Olanta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
550 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Olanta: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Olanta, and how to reach them.
PowerBlack River Electric Coop15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOlanta Town of (Sc2110006) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpOlanta Municipal DumpDrop-offTown site
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 hereFlorence Board of Voter RegistrationFlorence County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code2911429114 100%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 Olanta.
Housing
The typical home in Olanta is valued at about $133K
The typical Olanta home is worth about $133,000, down 1% in a year, 56% below the South Carolina typical home. At $845 a month, Olanta’s median rent is below both the South Carolina town median ($1,060 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 59% of Olanta households own their home.
$133KZillow home value
| Olanta | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $845 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Olanta$133K
South Carolina$304K
−1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Olanta’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Florence 03 school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olanta ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 198 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Olanta has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Olanta for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Olanta has lost 37 jobs, to 93 in 2023. At 22 minutes, Olanta’s average trip to work is against 24 minutes in South Carolina’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
2%work in town
| Olanta | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 6.1% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 17% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Olanta2%
Florence24%
Lake City7%
Charleston2%
Scranton1%
20 mi
median commute distance
93
jobs based in Olanta
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Olanta faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Olanta since 2016.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2016
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Olanta has mild winters and hot summers
Olanta has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Olanta’s July high is 92°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–59°
Spring51–76°
Summer69–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Olanta
3 crimes were reported in Olanta in 2024: 3 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Olanta is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
3
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Olanta is
Olanta beats the South Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 47% of adults have high blood pressure in Olanta.
| Olanta | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
1 better13 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Olanta | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.7% | 80.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.7% | 3.9% |
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
18.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Olanta
19pages on Olanta
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Olanta; the nearest are
Williamsburg Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kingstree20.4 mi$4,488 in-state tuitionFrancis Marion UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Florence23.7 mi$11,160 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Olanta residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Carolina.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Olanta for work
Where Olanta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
93jobs based in Olanta
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Olanta
Town in South Carolina, United States
Olanta is a town in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Olanta had a population of 550. It is part of the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 112 ft
- ZIP code
- 29114
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Olanta
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Olanta, SC a good place to live?
Olanta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Olanta, SC known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Gene McFadden and Doc McKenzie.