Modoc, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 218.
Population change since 2000: -14.8%
Males: 134  (61.5%)
Females: 84  (38.5%)
Median resident age:

43.5 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29838.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $92,022 (it was $42,031 in 2000)
Modoc:

$92,022
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,173 (it was $21,666 in 2000)

Modoc CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $430,535 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Modoc:

$430,535
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $423,648; detached houses: $520,098; mobile homes: $75,380
March 2022 cost of living index in Modoc: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.7%

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  • Races in Modoc, SC (2022)
    • 56090.6%White alone
    • 335.3%Other race alone
    • 294.7%Hispanic
    • 30.5%Two or more races

Races in Modoc detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (27.6%), German (18.0%), English (10.6%), Irish (7.8%), European (6.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 401 feet

Land area: 4.08 square miles.

Population density: 53 people per square mile   (very low).

Modoc, South Carolina map

9 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.5%
South Carolina:

5.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Modoc CDP:

0.3% ($290)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta, GA (21.0 miles , pop. 138,000).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (125.7 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (584.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Parksville, SC (2.2 miles),
Clarks Hill, SC (2.2 miles ),
Appling, GA (3.0 miles ),
Plum Branch, SC (3.1 miles),
South Lincolnton, GA (3.3 miles ),
McCormick, SC (3.8 miles ),
Evans, GA (3.8 miles ),
Martinez, GA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 33.71 N, Longitude: 82.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 864

Distribution of median household income in Modoc, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Modoc, SC in 2022
Modoc satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
South Carolina:

3.1%

Average climate in Modoc, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Modoc, South Carolina average temperatures Modoc, South Carolina average precipitation Modoc, South Carolina humidity Modoc, South Carolina wind speed Modoc, South Carolina snowfall Modoc, South Carolina sunshine Modoc, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 76.5. This is about average.

City:

76.5
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.772. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.772
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 27.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.0
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00372. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00372
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Modoc-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the Modoc place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/7/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Modoc-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 18.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 201.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 132.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 10.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 202.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 376.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McCormick County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Modoc topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Modoc:

  • LAKE CROSSING HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; APPLING, GA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE EVANS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; EVANS, GA)
  • PETRA HEALTH AND REHAB OF MCCORMICK, LLC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)
  • UNIVERSITY EXTENDED CARE/WESTW (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; EVANS, GA)
  • BRANDON WILDE PAVILION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; EVANS, GA)
  • LUTHERAN HOSPICE OF UPPER SAVANNAH (Hospital, about 15 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)
  • ALLIANCE HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; AUGUSTA, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Modoc:

  • Georgia Regents University (about 22 miles; Augusta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 6,862)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 23 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 26 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 28 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Lander University (about 34 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 35 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 4,831)
  • Anderson University (about 61 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Modoc: Modoc Camp Area (A), Modoc Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Modoc: Modoc Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Modoc Cemetery (1), Jones Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

McCormick County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.7%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Modoc:

Marital status in Modoc, SC
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 0.8%

For population 25 years and over in Modoc:

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 65.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.6
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Modoc, SC (based on McCormick County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Black Protestant1,49411
Evangelical Protestant1,31711
Mainline Protestant9006
Catholic2901
Other13-
None6,219-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
McCormick County:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
McCormick County:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
McCormick County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
McCormick County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

13.2%
State:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McCormick County:

31.3%
South Carolina:

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

11.0%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Modoc:

  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTEL (1630 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFAM (1050 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: J.J. & B. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WTHB (1550 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WPCH (1380 AM; 4 kW; NORTH AUGUSTA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Modoc:

  • WPRW-FM (107.7 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBQ-FM (104.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAEG (92.3 FM; EVANS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WKXC-FM (99.5 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAKB (96.9 FM; WRENS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLPE (91.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WEKL (102.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCHZ (95.1 FM; HARLEM, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE,LLC)
  • WKSX-FM (92.7 FM; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGOR (93.9 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: WGOR LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSLT (98.3 FM; CLEARWATER, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTHO-FM (101.7 FM; THOMSON, GA; Owner: CAMELLIA CITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFXA-FM (103.1 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WRFN (93.1 FM; WARRENTON, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Modoc:

  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W56EE (Channel 56; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCES-TV (Channel 20; WRENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WBPI-LP (Channel 49; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WATCHMAN BROADCASTING PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
  • W58CZ (Channel 58; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WAAU-LP (Channel 18; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: THOMAS J. PIPER)

Modoc fatal accident list:

Dec 11, 2021 05:35 PM, Sr-23, Lat: 33.730353, Lon: -82.198789, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 1983 05:05 PM, 221, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.8mTotal length
  • $2,661,000Total costs
  • 11,000Total average daily traffic
  • 1,090Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,777Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Modoc)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: W9RBZ, Previous Call Sign: K4JSG, Licensee ID: L01167162, Grant Date: 06/29/2006, Expiration Date: 07/02/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2018, Registrant: Charles K Cambell, 83 Lee Dr, Modoc, SC 29838

  • Call Sign: WA9HQP, Licensee ID: L00722632, Grant Date: 09/14/2007, Expiration Date: 10/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 10/22/2019, Registrant: Dennis M Miller, 127 Stuart Dr, Modoc, SC 29838

  • Call Sign: WB4KEX, Grant Date: 02/10/1999, Expiration Date: 02/10/2009, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2011, Registrant: Albert H Trappe, Modoc, SC 29838

  • Call Sign: KN4HWB, Licensee ID: L02142900, Grant Date: 11/21/2017, Expiration Date: 11/21/2027, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2018, Certifier: William J Trezza, Registrant: William J Trezza, 138 Jackson Drive, Modoc, SC 29838

  • Call Sign: K4KBT, Previous Call Sign: KN4HWB, Licensee ID: L02142900, Grant Date: 05/30/2018, Expiration Date: 05/30/2028, Certifier: William J Trezza, Registrant: William J Trezza, 138 Jackson Dr, Modoc, SC 29838-2426


Most common first names in Modoc, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William876.0 years
Thomas678.0 years
Fred569.0 years
George470.5 years
James482.5 years
John472.2 years
Mary473.3 years
Harold365.3 years
Joseph369.4 years
Lillian384.3 years
Most common last names in Modoc, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Doolittle1072.0 years
Mcdaniel978.0 years
Bussey877.8 years
Hutto664.6 years
Hamilton675.5 years
Hammond677.8 years
Miller577.0 years
Smith569.4 years
Holmes476.2 years
Percival464.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Modoc, SC
  • 94.8%Electricity
  • 5.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Modoc, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Modoc compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Modoc on our top lists:

  • #11 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
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