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Olanta’s story
Olanta in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2004SCMap-doton-Olanta
- 2022Olanta SC
OlantaSC
A town of 806. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
806
−2.3% since 2010
Typical home
$132K
−0.6% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Jobs based here
93
A commuter town
What makes Olanta stand out
The 2 things Olanta does most differently from other towns.
Small town
806 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Olanta’s report card
Now in Olanta
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Residents weigh in
Live in Olanta? Is a D for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Olanta’s Town Square.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Olanta. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Olanta’s public schools outperform 6% of South Carolina districts
The public schools Olanta’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 94% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olanta Elementary | PK–6 | 198 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Housing
A typical Olanta home is worth about $132K
The typical Olanta home is worth about $132,000, down 0.6% in a year, 57% below the South Carolina typical home.
$132KZillow home value
Typical home value
Olanta$132K
South Carolina$306K
−0.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Olanta
Most working residents leave Olanta for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Florence (24%), Lake City (7%) and Charleston (2%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
2%work in town
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 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2016
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Olanta has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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, 1991–2020Full climate →
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 policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Olanta is
Olanta beats the South Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
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 · HRSAFull health report →
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)
- Population
- 550
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 112 ft
- ZIP code
- 29114
- Area code
- 843
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