Monetta, South Carolina

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Population in 2021: 203 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 
Males: 77  (38.1%)
Females: 126  (61.9%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
South Carolina median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 29105.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $31,725 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Monetta:

$31,725
SC:

$59,318

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $20,904 (it was $16,867 in 2000)

Monetta town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $57,148 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Monetta:

$57,148
SC:

$213,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $72,237; detached houses: $84,534; mobile homes: $8,712

Median gross rent in 2021: $810.

March 2022 cost of living index in Monetta: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 29.2%
(13.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 44.4% for Black residents)

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According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Monetta, South Carolina as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monetta is 160 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (20.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 634 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 276 people per square mile   (very low).

Monetta, South Carolina map

14 residents are foreign born (5.2% Latin America).

This town:

5.2%
South Carolina:

5.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $226 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $391 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dutch Fork, SC (30.6 miles , pop. 59,332).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (103.9 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (555.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Ridge Spring, SC (1.7 miles ),
Batesburg-Leesville, SC (2.4 miles ),
Ward, SC (2.7 miles),
Johnston, SC (3.3 miles ),
Summit, SC (3.4 miles ),
Gilbert, SC (3.7 miles ),
Edisto-Shaws, SC (3.7 miles ),
Saluda, SC (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.85 N, Longitude: 81.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

Distribution of median household income in Monetta, SC in 2021
Distribution of house value in Monetta, SC in 2021
Monetta satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.3%
South Carolina:

3.4%
Most common industries in Monetta, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.7%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.8%)
  • Utilities (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (29.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (7.8%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.9%)
  • Utilities (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Monetta, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (15.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7.7%)
  • Child care workers (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.8%)

Average climate in Monetta, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 56.0. This is better than average.

City:

56.0
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.00183. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00183
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Monetta-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/13/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Monetta town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 tornado 39.6 miles away from the town center killed 5 people and injured 49 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monetta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 17% 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 50.6 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 183.9 miles away from Monetta center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 107.0 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 348.1 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 27.9 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 102.3 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 Aiken County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monetta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Monetta:

  • BATESBURG GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BATESBURG, SC)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC-SALUDA (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; SALUDA, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monetta:

  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 22 miles; Aiken, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,815)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 26 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 30 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 8,916)
  • Georgia Regents University (about 35 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (about 35 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 27,789)
  • Benedict College (about 36 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 3,039)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 39 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 4,831)

Public high school in Monetta:

  • RIDGE SPRING-MONETTA MIDDLE HIGH (Location: 10 J.P. KNEECE DRIVE, Grades: 6-12)
See full list of schools located in Monetta

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The sandy loam soils around Monetta produce some of the best peaches in the world, which are shipped to stores throughout the U.S.

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Monetta Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Aiken County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Monetta and their reported violations in the past:

MONETTA TOWN OF (0210008) (Population served: 1,060, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-02-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.8%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Monetta:

Marital status in Monetta, SC
  • Never married: 56.0%
  • Now married: 26.6%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Monetta:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
South Carolina average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monetta, SC (based on Aiken County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant66,138191
Mainline Protestant12,30334
Catholic8,4004
Black Protestant7,11622
Other1,94913
Orthodox1043
None64,089-
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: 27
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Aiken County:

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 75
This county:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 72
Aiken County:

4.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.7%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.2%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Aiken County:

19.9%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.4%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Monetta:

42.6%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Monetta:

29.2
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.1%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.7%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Monetta:

34.8%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

52.6%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.5%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Monetta, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,084
Totals for Government 0$0 6$3,084

Monetta government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $208,000 ($1024.63)
    Central Staff Services: $135,000 ($665.02)
    Water Utilities: $77,000 ($379.31)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($98.52)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($44.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($19.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $111,000 ($546.80)

Monetta government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($49.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($9.85)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $22,000 ($108.37)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($9.85)
    Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($4.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $130,000 ($640.39)
    Donations From Private Sources: $70,000 ($344.83)
    General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($29.56)
    Rents: $3,000 ($14.78)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($334.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($24.63)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($19.70)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($182.27)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $27,000 ($133.00)
    Other Selective Sales: $17,000 ($83.74)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($34.48)

Monetta government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($142.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($113.30)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($29.56)

Monetta government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $71,000 ($349.75)

7.51% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($64,067 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.51%
South Carolina average:

8.89%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($243 average AGI)
Aiken County:

0.03%
South Carolina average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Richmond County, GA  0.98% ($43,338 average AGI)
from Columbia County, GA  0.53% ($64,550)
from Edgefield County, SC  0.41% ($53,007)

Strongest AM radio stations in Monetta:

  • WBLR (1430 AM; 5 kW; BATESBURG, SC; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVOC (560 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WTEL (1630 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WJES (1190 AM; 1 kW; SALUDA, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monetta:

  • WZMJ (93.1 FM; BATESBURG, SC; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WKSX-FM (92.7 FM; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBBQ-FM (104.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMHK (89.7 FM; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE B/CING CO.)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKXC-FM (99.5 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCOS-FM (97.5 FM; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJES-FM (92.1 FM; SALUDA, SC; Owner: BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLPE (91.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WEKL (102.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNOK (104.7 FM; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFMV (95.3 FM; SOUTH CONGAREE, SC; Owner: GLORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLXC (98.5 FM; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSLT (98.3 FM; CLEARWATER, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAJY (102.7 FM; NEW ELLENTON, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Monetta:

  • 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.)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WOLO-TV (Channel 25; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W56EE (Channel 56; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLTX (Channel 19; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WACH (Channel 57; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WIS (Channel 10; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WRLK-TV (Channel 35; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WBPI-LP (Channel 49; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WATCHMAN BROADCASTING PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
  • W58CZ (Channel 58; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W67DP (Channel 67; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Monetta fatal accident list:

Aug 19, 2016 07:44 PM, Sr-39, Lat: 33.848431, Lon: -81.608250, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 26, 2003 08:00 AM, Sr-23, Lat: 33.850069, Lon: -81.609731, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.4mTotal length
  • 200Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 256Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Monetta)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Monetta Tower Us Hwy 1 6.6 Sw (Lat: 33.751528 Lon: -81.635944), Call Sign: KIH355, Licensee ID: L00135262,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.270 MHz, 159.450 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/1997, Expiration Date: 11/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2003, Registrant: State Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29221
  • St Hwy 266 1 Mi E (Lat: 33.859028 Lon: -81.585111), Call Sign: KVH801, Licensee ID: L00083121,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.655 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/1997, Expiration Date: 01/25/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/27/2003, Registrant: W M Dubose And Son, Monetta, SC 29105
  • HOISTON ST, Hoiston St Rr Crossing At Mp R145.52 (Lat: 33.855056 Lon: -81.603111), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.5 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WPWD224, Licensee ID: L00008014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.950 MHz, 161.535 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2022, Expiration Date: 10/17/2032, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2023, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Email:
  • SIGNAL MAINTEN, Lat: 33.850000 Lon: -81.609722, Call Sign: WQNP618,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.535 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2021, Expiration Date: 04/11/2031, Certifier: Jr Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern, 1200 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 528-6224

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • RIDGE SPRING HS, 10 J.P. Kneece Drive (Lat: 33.823472 Lon: -81.625056), Type: Upole, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 43.1 m, Call Sign: WQDZ513,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21875.0 MHz, 19320.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2005, Expiration Date: 12/07/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2015, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:
  • SIMS, 0 Columbia Hwy - 15922549 (Lat: 33.841389 Lon: -81.611083), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRUU468,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 10/04/2032, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Monetta)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of reported fires - 71 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Monetta, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (46.8%), and Structure Fires (35.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Monetta, SC
    • 16746.8%Outside Fires
    • 12835.9%Structure Fires
    • 5716.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.4%Other
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Most common first names in Monetta, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert975.9 years
William973.0 years
James771.3 years
Annie771.4 years
Mary774.7 years
Ruby777.4 years
Willie557.2 years
John573.2 years
Joseph477.5 years
Carrie477.2 years
Most common last names in Monetta, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1370.8 years
Harris851.9 years
Cato882.2 years
Hallman774.5 years
Hendrix775.7 years
Burton775.5 years
Holstein775.9 years
Boatwright778.3 years
Asbill666.2 years
Kneece677.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monetta, SC
  • 73.3%Electricity
  • 23.3%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monetta, SC
  • 73.8%Electricity
  • 19.7%Utility gas
  • 6.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Monetta compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Walter Jack Schwarz (1)
  • Burnett G. Dubose (1)
  • Burnett Geer Dubose, Jr. (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.