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Charleston County

Population in 2011: 4,147. Population change since 2000: -9.5%
 

Males: 2,053  (49.5%)
Females: 2,094  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  52.6 years
South Carolina median age:  40.2 years

Zip codes: 29451.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $101,318 (it was $76,170 in 2000)
Isle of Palms:

$101,318
South Carolina:

$42,442
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $71,216

Isle of Palms city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $983,966 (it was $420,900 in 2000)
Isle of Palms:

$983,966
South Carolina:

$137,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $966,914; Detached houses: $976,686; Townhouses or other attached units: $787,790; In 2-unit structures: $723,255; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $631,124; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,614,222; Mobile homes: $2,306,031

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,153.

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  • White alone - 3,996 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic - 44 (1.1%)
  • Asian alone - 30 (0.7%)
  • Two or more races - 28 (0.7%)
  • Black alone - 23 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 6 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 6 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Isle of Palms: 104.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (20.9%), German (17.4%), Irish (15.1%), United States (8.9%), Scotch-Irish (6.7%), Italian (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 3 feet

Land area: 4.47 square miles.

Population density: 928 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Isle of Palms:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 59.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Isle of Palms city:

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

208 residents are foreign born (2.2% Europe, 1.0% North America, 0.7% Asia).

This city:  4.5%
South Carolina:  2.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,663 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,951 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, SC (12.9 miles , pop. 96,650).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (177.6 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (560.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Sullivan's Island, SC (2.2 miles ), Mount Pleasant, SC (2.2 miles ), James Island, SC (3.4 miles ), Wando, SC (3.5 miles ), Charleston, SC (3.6 miles ), Folly Beach, SC (3.7 miles ), Awendaw, SC (3.9 miles ), Hanahan, SC (4.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 81 buildings, average cost: $274,800
  • 1998: 97 buildings, average cost: $340,200
  • 1999: 60 buildings, average cost: $354,000
  • 2000: 46 buildings, average cost: $525,800
  • 2001: 40 buildings, average cost: $413,500
  • 2002: 47 buildings, average cost: $430,200
  • 2003: 45 buildings, average cost: $468,100
  • 2004: 54 buildings, average cost: $535,500
  • 2005: 71 buildings, average cost: $570,800
  • 2006: 55 buildings, average cost: $670,800
  • 2007: 32 buildings, average cost: $722,000
  • 2008: 20 buildings, average cost: $745,800
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,067,800
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $1,005,400
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $837,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 32.80 N, Longitude: 79.77 W

Area code: 843

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Crime in Isle of Palms by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 10200020121
per 100,000 21.50.043.90.00.00.043.00.021.342.223.9
Robberies 00000001101
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.021.321.30.023.9
Assaults 70135227444
per 100,000 150.80.022.065.9107.243.043.0149.485.384.595.7
Burglaries 19926239182271495039
per 100,000 409.4191.9571.1505.4192.9387.1472.81515.21044.81055.7932.8
Thefts 191115168144131116179111148105138
per 100,000 4115.52451.53689.93164.12808.12494.63847.02368.83155.72217.13300.6
Auto thefts 51268710915444
per 100,000 107.7255.8131.8175.8150.1215.1193.4320.185.384.595.7
Arson 00100000000
per 100,000 0.00.022.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 240.2127.1228.9182.3153.4147.1236.4253.1237.7212.0241.2

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Crime in Isle of Palms detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 31 (20 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.78
South Carolina average:

2.48

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Isle of Palms tourist attractions:

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.8%
South Carolina:

9.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +882 (+23.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (22%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (14%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Top executives (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (5%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)

Work and jobs in Isle of Palms: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

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Tornado activity:

Isle of Palms-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/11/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Isle of Palms city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Isle of Palms-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 23.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 26.9 miles away from Isle of Palms center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.4 (4.0 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 28.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/1995 at 13:45:57, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 20.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2002 at 13:29:03, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 2.4 mi) earthquake occurred 28.0 miles away from Isle of Palms center
On 11/13/1990 at 15:22:13, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 2.1 mi) earthquake occurred 23.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Charleston County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Isle of Palms topographic map

Birthplace of: Ashley Taylor - Actor.


Hospitals/medical centers near Isle of Palms:

  • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC)
  • CHARLESTON VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 10 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • ROPER HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)

Political contributions by individuals in Isle of Palms, SC

Amtrak station near Isle of Palms:

  • 15 miles: CHARLESTON (N. CHARLESTON, 4565 GAYNOR AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Isle of Palms:

  • College of Charleston (about 11 miles; Charleston, SC; Full-time enrollment: 9,653)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 11 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,287)
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 12 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,431)
  • Trident Technical College (about 18 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 6,856)
  • Charleston Southern University (about 22 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,364)
  • South Carolina State University (about 80 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,851)
  • Coastal Carolina University (about 82 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 7,254)

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Notable locations in Isle of Palms: Isle of Palms Marina (A), Island Palm Marina (B), Citadel Beach Club (C), Isle of Palms Fire Department Station 3 (D), Isle of Palms Fire Department Station 2 (E), Isle of Palms Fire Department Station 1 (F), Isle of Palms Police Department (G), Isle of Palms City Hall (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Isle of Palms include: Isle of Palms Baptist Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Morgan Creek (A), Dewees Creek (B), Cedar Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Charleston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.6. This is about average.
City:

30.6
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.0
U.S.:

28.3
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00234. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00234
U.S.:

0.02218
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.0700. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0700
U.S.:

0.3342
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.652. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.652
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.30
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.03. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.03
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Isle of Palms that have no violations reported:

  • ISLE OF PALMS W/S COMM (Population served: 8985, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 2.7%
(2.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.1%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Isle of Palms, SC


Isle of Palms compared to South Carolina state average:

Isle of Palms, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Fire-safe hotels and motels in Isle of Palms, South Carolina:

  • Ocean Inn Apartments, 1100 Pavilion Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 , Phone: (843) 886-4687
  • The Boardwalk Inn At Wild Dun, 200 Grand Pavilion Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 , Phone: (843) 886-2190, Fax: (843) 886-2916
  • Seaside Inn, 1004 Ocean Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 , Phone: (843) 886-7000
  • Sea Cabin Condominiums, 1300 Ocean Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 , Phone: (843) 886-8144, Fax: (843) 886-5131
  • The Palsm Hotel, 1126 Ocean Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 , Phone: (843) 886-3003, Fax: (843) 886-8073
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Isle of Palms travel time to work - commute
Isle of Palms mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (90%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Charleston County South Carolina:


2008 Presidential Election results in Charleston County South Carolina:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Isle of Palms (based on Charleston County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 42.70%
Here42.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents27.1%18.0%13.3%9.7%9.1%
Congregations20.7%7.1%14.3%9.8%8.6%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaJewish Charismatic Churches IndependentMuslim EstimateOther
Adherents4.5%3.8%2.0%1.5%11.0%
Congregations4.9%1.1%1.1%1.9%30.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 88
Charleston County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
Charleston County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 140
Charleston County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 393
Here:

11.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Charleston County:

25.5%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.7%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$7,120$42,7200$0
Other Government Administration 5$16,851$40,4421$1,125
Judicial and Legal 1$4,353$52,2360$0
Police Protection - Officers 18$58,146$38,7640$0
Police - Other 12$22,811$22,8110$0
Firefighters 30$95,237$38,0952$1,962
Fire - Other 1$2,110$25,3200$0
Solid Waste Management 11$29,657$32,3531$702
Parks and Recreation 6$15,945$31,89013$5,446
Other and Unallocable 1$3,671$44,0520$0
Totals for Government 87$255,901$35,29717$9,235

Isle of Palms government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $478,000 ($115.26)
    Parking Facilities: $281,000 ($67.76)
    All Other: $76,000 ($18.33)
  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $128,000 ($30.87)
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $1,428,000 ($344.35)
    Police Protection: $1,276,000 ($307.69)
    Central Staff Services: $887,000 ($213.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $815,000 ($196.53)
    Parks & Recreation: $730,000 ($176.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $98,000 ($23.63)
    Natural Resources - Other: $49,000 ($11.82)
    Parking Facilities: $23,000 ($5.55)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $134,000 ($32.31)
    All Other: $80,000 ($19.29)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $227,000 ($54.74)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $389,000 ($93.80)
    All Other: $32,000 ($7.72)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $4,860,000 ($1171.93)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $4,535,000 ($1093.56)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $325,000 ($78.37)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $133,000 ($32.07)
    Interest Earnings: $108,000 ($26.04)
    Property Sale Other: $19,000 ($4.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $173,000 ($41.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $156,000 ($37.62)
    Police Protection: $134,000 ($32.31)
    Fire Protection: $56,000 ($13.50)
    Central Staff: $37,000 ($8.92)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,634,000 ($1358.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $941,000 ($226.91)
    All Other: $6,000 ($1.45)
  • Tax - Property: $2,436,000 ($587.41)
    NEC: $1,453,000 ($350.37)
    Other Selective Sales: $599,000 ($144.44)
    Public Utilities: $288,000 ($69.45)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,469,000 ($595.37)

10.12% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,436 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.12%
South Carolina average:

8.00%

0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($663 average AGI)
Charleston County:

0.20%
South Carolina average:

0.15%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Berkeley County, SC  1.38% ($32,650 average AGI)
from Dorchester County, SC  0.88% ($34,264)
from Richland County, SC  0.28% ($44,270)


9.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,236 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.59%
South Carolina average:

6.88%

0.20% of residents moved to foreign countries ($737 average AGI)
Charleston County:

0.20%
South Carolina average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Berkeley County, SC  1.93% ($38,053 average AGI)
to Dorchester County, SC  1.49% ($37,150)
to Richland County, SC  0.23% ($33,870)

Strongest AM radio stations in Isle of Palms:

  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZJY (1480 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMA (1250 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXTC (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQSC (1340 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC,)
  • WQNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WTMZ (910 AM; 1 kW; DORCHESTER TERR.-BRE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Isle of Palms:

  • WEZL (103.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSSX-FM (95.1 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXLY (102.5 FM; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUY (96.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRFQ (104.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAVF (96.1 FM; HANAHAN, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCI (89.3 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WFCH (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W220CN (91.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W205BJ (88.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WWWZ (93.3 FM; SUMMERVILLE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WALC (100.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSSP (94.3 FM; GOOSE CREEK, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYBB (98.1 FM; FOLLY BEACH, SC; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WCOO (105.5 FM; KIAWAH ISLAND, SC; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS II OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WCSQ (92.5 FM; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMGL (101.7 FM; RAVENEL, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJNI (106.3 FM; LADSON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)

TV broadcast stations around Isle of Palms:

  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCSC-TV (Channel 5; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WCSC, INC.)
  • WITV (Channel 7; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WCIV (Channel 4; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WCIV, LLC)
  • WMMP (Channel 36; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WMMP LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WTAT-TV (Channel 24; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WTAT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W21BX (Channel 21; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WJRB-LP (Channel 18; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RAUL INFANTE, JR.)
  • WCHD-LP (Channel 49; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: IZZO LIVING TRUST)
  • WJEA-LP (Channel 12; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CHARLES S. NAMEY)
  • WJNI-LP (Channel 57; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • WTBD-LP (Channel 22; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Isle of Palms, South Carolina:
  • Fatal accident count: 7
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 7
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 13
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
South Carolina average:
  • Fatal accident count: 85
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 129
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 27
  • Fatalities: 93
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 218
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 12

Isle of Palms fatal accident list:

Apr 14, 2006 10:12 AM, Sr-703, Sr-1540, Lat: 32.789878, Lon: -79.784803, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 2, 1987 06:31 PM, 703, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 15, 1979 08:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 13, 1977 01:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 12, 1975 02:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 40-A 41st. Street (Lat: 32.803611 Lon: -79.759389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: KNKA327
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/05/2008, Expiration Date: 01/22/2018, Certifier: Michael P Samsock
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suote 400 West, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 589-3768, Fax: (202) 589-3750, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 5881 Palmetto Drive (Lat: 32.814056 Lon: -79.723139), Call Sign: WPZQ520
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.337 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 461.812 MHz, 456.662 MHz, 456.787 MHz, 456.412 MHz, 456.912 MHz, 457.037 MHz, 457.287 MHz, 457.487 MHz... (+3 more)
    Grant Date: 02/20/2004, Expiration Date: 02/20/2014, Certifier: David M Saslow
    Registrant: Gps Industries, LLC, 1074 North Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, Phone: (941) 306-3890, Fax: (941) 952-1859, Email:
  • #44-41st. Ave (Lat: 32.803889 Lon: -79.760278), Type: Bant, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WQIY281
    Assigned Frequencies: 868.487 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/08/2010, Expiration Date: 07/07/2010, Certifier: Anne M Graham
    Registrant: Isle Of Palms Fire Dept., Isle Of Palms, SC 29451, Phone: (843) 244-9269, Fax: (842) 886-0097, Email:
  • 4600 Palm Boulevard (Lat: 32.805528 Lon: -79.734361), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQKB991
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.075 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/24/2009, Expiration Date: 03/24/2019, Certifier: David Kynoski
    Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • 5709 Palm Blvd (Lat: 32.805722 Lon: -79.751472), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: KUZ527
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/1993, Expiration Date: 10/07/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Destination Wild Dunes, 5757 Palmetto Dr, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
  • 80 41st Ave (Lat: 32.806278 Lon: -79.767861), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQZ493
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/08/1994, Expiration Date: 02/08/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Kenneth M Owens Sr, 80 41st Ave, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
  • 41 St Ave (Lat: 32.805444 Lon: -79.750639), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRD603, Licensee ID: L00005308
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.950 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/14/2003, Expiration Date: 03/25/2013
    Registrant: Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor Inc, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Isle of Palms)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Isle of Palms)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$095$565,913316$430,1443$205,673219$510,020
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$06$529,1159$356,0600$010$482,971
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$337,87016$586,04898$636,4300$065$677,915
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$018$522,09378$434,2900$047$405,851
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$04$1,131,79013$443,7821$116,4407$711,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0049.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$1,679,900
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0049.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 15
  • Hazardous Condition: 15

Incident types - Isle of Palms


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Isle of Palms, SC

Most common first names in Isle of Palms, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2674.5 years
Robert2369.5 years
William2274.3 years
James1669.5 years
Mary1281.3 years
Dorothy1280.3 years
Margaret1178.4 years
Charles1170.0 years
Helen1072.0 years
Catherine1084.1 years
Most common last names in Isle of Palms, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith876.5 years
Turner778.0 years
Cannon580.6 years
Clarke573.8 years
Johnson472.7 years
Hill455.8 years
Harvey473.7 years
Dangerfield484.5 years
Lesesne474.0 years
Morris467.3 years

Businesses in Isle of Palms, SC

  • Ben & Jerry's: 1
  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 2

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