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McCormick County

Population in 2010: 218. Population change since 2000: -14.8%
Males: 117  (53.7%)
Females: 101  (46.3%)

Median resident age:  53.8 years
South Carolina median age:  40.2 years

Zip codes: 29838.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $61,140 (it was $42,031 in 2000)
Modoc:

$61,140
South Carolina:

$42,442
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $60,440

Modoc CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $226,918 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Modoc:

$226,918
South Carolina:

$137,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $328,569; Detached houses: $354,984; Mobile homes: $128,568
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Modoc races chart
  • White alone - 207 (95.0%)
  • Black alone - 5 (2.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (0.9%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Modoc: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.5%), German (19.9%), English (7.4%), Italian (6.3%), French Canadian (5.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 401 feet

Land area: 4.08 square miles.

Population density: 53 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Modoc:

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 65.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Modoc CDP:

  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 8.2%
  • Widowed: 16.8%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

8 residents are foreign born (3.1% Europe).

This place:  3.1%
South Carolina:  2.9%



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Modoc, South Carolina as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Modoc to the number of sex offenders is 258 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,479 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $283 (0.3%)
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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

Modoc household income distribution Modoc home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

13.7%
South Carolina:

9.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (36%)
  • Wholesale trade (25%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (2%)
  • Educational services (30%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)

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Average climate in Modoc, South Carolina

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Tornado activity:

Modoc-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 60% 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 above South Carolina state average. It is 75% 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 3/18/2003 at 06:04:24, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.6 miles away from Modoc center
On 7/13/2003 at 20:15:16, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/2000 at 22:19:31, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/1992 at 04:21:22, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.4 miles away from Modoc center
On 8/8/1993 at 09:24:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.3 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 McCormick County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Modoc:

  • EDGEFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; EDGEFIELD, SC)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; AUGUSTA, GA)
  • TRINITY HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTA (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; AUGUSTA, GA)

Political contributions by individuals in Modoc, SC

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Modoc:

  • Augusta State University (about 20 miles; Augusta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,766)
  • Medical College of Georgia (about 22 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 23 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 28 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Lander University (about 34 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,603)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 35 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,675)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 66 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 5,564)

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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
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.1. This is about average.
City:

36.1
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 23.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

23.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.9
U.S.:

9.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00523. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00523
U.S.:

0.06353


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.2%

Average household size:
This place:  2.1 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  65.7%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Modoc, SC


Modoc compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Modoc travel time to work - commute
Modoc mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (50%)
  • Electricity (43%)
  • Wood (8%)


2004 Presidential Election results in McCormick County South Carolina:


2008 Presidential Election results in McCormick County South Carolina:
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Religion statistics for Modoc (based on McCormick County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 27.13%
Here27.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents56.6%30.2%5.1%4.7%3.4%
Congregations44.4%27.8%5.6%5.6%16.7%
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: 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
Here:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

13.2%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McCormick County:

31.3%
South Carolina:

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

11.0%
State:

13.4%

7.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,828 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.18%
South Carolina average:

8.00%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Greenwood County, SC  0.78% ($32,423 average AGI)
from Abbeville County, SC  0.57% ($20,263)
from Richmond County, GA  0.36% ($35,083)


5.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,201 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.50%
South Carolina average:

6.88%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Greenwood County, SC  1.26% ($26,268 average AGI)
to Abbeville County, SC  0.58% ($26,421)
to Aiken County, SC  0.52% ($53,235)

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:

Mar 8, 1983 05:05 PM, 221, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 11688 Sc Highway 28 South (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m, Call Sign: KNKN778
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/11/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, Rte 1, Box 2f (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, Rte 1, Box 2f (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Lisa M Minney, 11688 Sc Highway 28 South (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Lisa M Minney, 11688 Sc Highway 28 South (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Rte 1, Box 2f (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Cellco Partnership Dba , 180 Washington Valley Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921, Phone: (908) 306-6889, Email:
  • Rte 1, Box 2f (Lat: 33.725000 Lon: -82.205000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 131 m
    Registrant: Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, 375 Southpointe Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2000

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: W9RBZ, Previous Call Sign: K4JSG, Licensee ID: L01167162
    Grant Date: 06/29/2006, Expiration Date: 07/02/2016
    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
    Registrant: Dennis M Miller, 127 Stuart Dr, Modoc, SC 29838
  • Call Sign: WB4KEX
    Grant Date: 02/10/1999, Expiration Date: 02/10/2009
    Registrant: Albert H Trappe, Modoc, SC 29838

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA P210N (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4825P , Serial Number: P21000118, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 10/28/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Total Contract Services Inc, 160 Bowen Drive, Modoc, SC 29838



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

Modoc on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #42 (29838) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Northern European first ancestries"

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