U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Port Royal, South Carolina forum City-Data.com Homepage

Port Royal, South Carolina



Jump to a detailed profile or search
site with Google Custom Search

Back to Port Royal, SC housing info, Beaufort County, South Carolina, SC smaller cities, SC small cities, All Cities.



Homes for Sale in Port Royal. Search By Bed, Bath, and Price Range!

We are giving away $1200 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map



Current weather forecast for Port Royal, SC

Beaufort County

Population in 2011: 10,714. Population change since 2000: +171.2%
Males: 6,360  (59.4%)
Females: 4,354  (40.6%)

Median resident age:  22.9 years
South Carolina median age:  40.2 years

Zip codes: 29935.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $40,368 (it was $36,599 in 2000)
Port Royal:

$40,368
South Carolina:

$42,442
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,810

Port Royal town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $165,642 (it was $84,700 in 2000)
Port Royal:

$165,642
South Carolina:

$137,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $202,826; Detached houses: $240,032; Townhouses or other attached units: $172,786; In 2-unit structures: $127,415; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $131,079; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $304,290; Mobile homes: $88,102

Median gross rent in 2009: $866.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 29935

Port Royal, SC residents, houses, and apartments details

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for: near:  
Options
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2005-2010 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
Port Royal races chart
  • White alone - 6,529 (61.1%)
  • Black alone - 2,105 (19.7%)
  • Hispanic - 1,421 (13.3%)
  • Two or more races - 293 (2.7%)
  • Asian alone - 252 (2.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 47 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 20 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 11 (0.1%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Port Royal: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: German (12.7%), Irish (11.8%), English (9.3%), United States (6.0%), French (4.3%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1874

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 3.88 square miles.

Population density: 2759 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

Port Royal,SC real estate house value index trend





Home Value Estimate
Address:
Unit (optional):
City
State
Zip


Recent Home Sales
Address:
City

State
Zip
Min Price (optional)

Max Price (optional)
Prioritization:



Port Royal, South Carolina map

For population 25 years and over in Port Royal:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Port Royal town:

  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

159 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 1.2% Europe, 0.7% Latin America, 0.7% North America).

This town:  4.0%
South Carolina:  2.9%



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Port Royal, South Carolina as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Port Royal to the number of sex offenders is 532 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $910 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $805 (0.6%)
Port Royal satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (32.9 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (153.7 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (610.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Shell Point, SC (1.5 miles ), Beaufort, SC (1.8 miles ), Burton, SC (1.8 miles ), Parris Island, SC (2.0 miles ), St. Helena, SC (2.6 miles ), Laurel Bay, SC (2.6 miles ), Hilton Head Island, SC (3.8 miles ), Sheldon, SC (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $61,900
  • 1998: 28 buildings, average cost: $61,900
  • 1999: 33 buildings, average cost: $79,600
  • 2000: 28 buildings, average cost: $66,500
  • 2002: 22 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2003: 26 buildings, average cost: $103,800
  • 2004: 48 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2005: 60 buildings, average cost: $133,700
  • 2006: 80 buildings, average cost: $157,600
  • 2007: 228 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 2008: 109 buildings, average cost: $133,100
  • 2009: 78 buildings, average cost: $174,500
  • 2010: 45 buildings, average cost: $170,800
  • 2011: 54 buildings, average cost: $211,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 32.39 N, Longitude: 80.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Port Royal household income distribution Port Royal home values distribution


 

Crime in Port Royal by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004
Murders 100
per 100,000 24.70.00.0
Rapes 211
per 100,000 49.524.822.3
Robberies 369
per 100,000 74.2149.0201.0
Assaults 121020
per 100,000 296.8248.3446.6
Burglaries 365556
per 100,000 890.41365.41250.6
Thefts 121204222
per 100,000 2992.85064.54957.6
Auto thefts 31513
per 100,000 74.2372.4290.3
Arson 111
per 100,000 24.724.822.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 373.3460.2496.0

(click on a table row to update graph)

City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Port Royal detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 22 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.94
South Carolina average:

2.48

This town's Wikipedia profile

Port Royal, South Carolina accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.3%
South Carolina:

9.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

Work and jobs in Port Royal: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Port Royal, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Port Royal, South Carolina average temperatures Port Royal, South Carolina average precipitation
 
Port Royal, South Carolina humidity
 
Port Royal, South Carolina wind speed
 
Port Royal, South Carolina snowfall
 
Port Royal, South Carolina sunshine
 
Port Royal, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
 

Back to the top

Tornado activity:

Port Royal-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/9/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the Port Royal town center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/25/1970, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Port Royal-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 84% 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 48.2 miles away from the city 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 44.9 miles away from Port Royal 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 57.3 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 53.6 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 44.2 miles away from Port Royal center
On 7/13/2003 at 20:15:16, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beaufort County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Drought: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Port Royal topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Port Royal:

  • BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, about 4 miles away; BEAUFORT, SC)
  • HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC)
  • COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; HARDEEVILLE, SC)

Political contributions by individuals in Port Royal, SC

Local government website: www.portroyal.org/govment.htm

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Royal:

  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 32 miles; Savannah, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,605)
  • Savannah State University (about 33 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,255)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 35 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 2,430)
  • South University-Savannah (about 36 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 6,933)
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University (about 39 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 4,929)
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 52 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,431)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 53 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,287)

Click to draw/clear town borders

Notable locations in Port Royal: Port Royal Landing Marina (A), Ruins (B), Port Royal City Hall (C), Beaufort Fire Department Station 3 (D), Port Royal Police Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Royal Oaks Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Port Royal include: Porter Chapel (A), Union Church (B), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (C), Old Fort Church (D), Port Royal Baptist Church (E), Port Royal United Methodist Church (F), Praise Assembly Church (G), Shell Point Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Port Royal Cemetery (1), Old Fort Cemetery (2), Jericho Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Lowcountry Estuarium (Museums; 1402 Paris Avenue).

Hotels: Days Inn Lobby (1660 Ribaut Road), Beaufort Lodge (1630 Ribaut Road), Days Inn Port Royal (1660 Ribaut Road).

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.9%
(4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.9% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.9%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.2%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Port Royal, SC

People in group quarters in Port Royal:

  • 123 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 48 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Port Royal compared to South Carolina state average:

Port Royal, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

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


Back to the top

Banks with branches in Port Royal (2011 data):

  • CBC NATIONAL BANK: Port Royal Branch at 1700 Ribaut Road, branch established on 2007/03/23. Info updated 2008/09/26: Bank assets: $477.6 mil, Deposits: $356.2 mil, headquarters in Fernandina Beach, FL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Coastal Banking Company, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Port Royal, South Carolina:

  • Days Inn, 1809 S Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935 , Phone: (803) 524-1551
  • Super8 Motel, 1360 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935 , Phone: (843) 524-9333, Fax: (843) 524-9333
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Port Royal, South Carolina

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Port Royal travel time to work - commute


Port Royal mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (73%)
  • Utility gas (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Beaufort County South Carolina:




2008 Presidential Election results in Beaufort County South Carolina:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Port Royal (based on Beaufort County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 32.79%
Here32.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents26.6%24.6%12.5%9.1%9.0%
Congregations17.3%5.3%8.0%5.3%10.7%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents3.1%2.8%1.9%1.5%9.1%
Congregations4.0%4.0%5.3%4.0%36.0%
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: 37
Beaufort County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Beaufort County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Beaufort County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 232
Here:

15.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.0%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Beaufort County:

20.1%
South Carolina:

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

11.6%
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 1$3,208$38,4960$0
Other Government Administration 6$26,435$52,8705$2,411
Judicial and Legal 1$2,699$32,3881$461
Police Protection - Officers 19$67,562$42,6710$0
Police - Other 1$2,579$30,9480$0
Streets and Highways 9$20,431$27,2411$664
Totals for Government 37$122,914$39,8647$3,536

Port Royal government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $191,000 ($17.83)
    All Other: $154,000 ($14.37)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $304,000 ($28.37)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,658,000 ($154.75)
    Police Protection: $986,000 ($92.03)
    Central Staff Services: $469,000 ($43.77)
    Fire Protection: $360,000 ($33.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $202,000 ($18.85)
    Regular Highways: $149,000 ($13.91)
    General Public Buildings: $54,000 ($5.04)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $44,000 ($4.11)
    Parks & Recreation: $38,000 ($3.55)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $34,000 ($3.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($0.09)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $452,000 ($42.19)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $16,000 ($1.49)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,150,000 ($200.67)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $2,150,000 ($200.67)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $415,000 ($38.73)
    Other, NEC: $5,000 ($0.47)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($3.45)
    Other, NEC: $11,000 ($1.03)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $114,000 ($10.64)
    Interest Earnings: $21,000 ($1.96)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $347,000 ($32.39)
    Parks & Recreation: $307,000 ($28.65)
    Water Utilities: $69,000 ($6.44)
    Police Protection: $40,000 ($3.73)
    Regular Highways: $26,000 ($2.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,846,000 ($172.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,828,000 ($170.62)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $950,000 ($88.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $182,000 ($16.99)
    All Other: $2,000 ($0.19)
  • Tax - Property: $1,084,000 ($101.18)
    NEC: $397,000 ($37.05)
    Public Utilities: $291,000 ($27.16)
    Other Selective Sales: $115,000 ($10.73)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,869,000 ($174.44)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $22,000 ($2.05)

12.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($68,027 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.54%
South Carolina average:

8.00%

0.47% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,182 average AGI)
Beaufort County:

0.47%
South Carolina average:

0.15%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jasper County, SC  0.31% ($28,710 average AGI)
from Onslow County, NC  0.27% ($33,937)
from Chatham County, GA  0.26% ($76,296)


10.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,401 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.04%
South Carolina average:

6.88%

0.41% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,392 average AGI)
Beaufort County:

0.41%
South Carolina average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jasper County, SC  0.41% ($32,623 average AGI)
to Onslow County, NC  0.32% ($35,340)
to Charleston County, SC  0.31% ($51,325)

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Royal:

  • WVGB (1490 AM; 1 kW; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: VIVIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFXH (1130 AM; 1 kW; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJLG (900 AM; 4 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNFO (1430 AM; daytime; 1 kW; RIDGELAND, SC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WTKS (1290 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Port Royal:

  • WAGP (88.7 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF BEAUFORT, INC)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGZO (103.1 FM; PARRIS ISLAND, SC; Owner: ZIP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFXH-FM (106.1 FM; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLOW (107.9 FM; PORT ROYAL, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGZR (106.9 FM; BLUFFTON, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYKZ (98.7 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WWVV (104.9 FM; RIDGELAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZAT (102.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAEV (97.3 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQBT (94.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJCL-FM (96.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSVH (91.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WLFS (91.9 FM; PORT WENTWORTH, GA; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC)
  • WIXV (95.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEAS-FM (93.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSIS (103.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W218BX (91.5 FM; BLUFFTON, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W218CB (91.5 FM; FROGMORE, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Port Royal:

  • W19CH (Channel 19; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W32BJ (Channel 32; BEAUFORT, ETC., SC; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WGSA-CA (Channel 50; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WSAV-TV (Channel 3; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOC-TV (Channel 11; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W53BX (Channel 53; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: WHHI-TV, INC.)
  • WTGS (Channel 28; HARDEEVILLE, SC; Owner: BLUENOSE BROADCASTING OF SAVANNAH LLC)
  • WJCL (Channel 22; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SAVANNAH LICENSE LLC)
  • W35AY (Channel 35; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MYRON K. HINES)

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

Port Royal, South Carolina:
  • Fatal accident count: 12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 17
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 23
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
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

See more detailed statistics of Port Royal fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 18 meters (59ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,355
Total average daily truck traffic: 141
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 3,580

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Port Royal, Lat: 32.382056 Lon: -80.688083, Call Sign: WQDE461
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/05/2005, Expiration Date: 08/05/2015, Certifier: Brian Reynolds
    Registrant: Speedread Technologies, 4525 Saguaro, Indianapolis, IN 46268, Phone: (317) 824-4544, Fax: (703) 558-0523, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • JERICHO ISLAND SC, 1851 Ribaut Road (Lat: 32.382083 Lon: -80.700778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 38.4 m, Overall height: 40.8 m, Call Sign: WQIT722
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/12/2008, Expiration Date: 05/12/2018, Certifier: William Chastain
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 1015 9th St (Lat: 32.367694 Lon: -80.684000), Type: Tower, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WXZ336
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.850 MHz, 156.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/15/2004, Expiration Date: 08/11/2014
    Registrant: Scdnr Law Enforcement, 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29202, Phone: (803) 955-4000, Fax: (803) 955-3010, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KE4IHC, Licensee ID: L00301815
    Grant Date: 12/30/2003, Expiration Date: 12/30/2013
    Registrant: John H Dowdney, 1016 9th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Call Sign: N4TUD, Previous Call Sign: KC4FOJ
    Grant Date: 09/21/1993, Expiration Date: 09/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2005
    Registrant: Marion S Anderson, Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Call Sign: N4TUE, Previous Call Sign: KC4FOK
    Grant Date: 09/21/1993, Expiration Date: 09/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2005
    Registrant: Fleming M Anderson, Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Call Sign: WB4BOP, Licensee ID: L00184326
    Grant Date: 08/31/1993, Expiration Date: 08/31/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2005
    Registrant: Charles D Bringle, 49 Shipwright Cr, Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Call Sign: KJ4ADM, Licensee ID: L01330919
    Grant Date: 10/26/2007, Expiration Date: 10/26/2017, Certifier: Carroll E Clark Jr
    Registrant: Carroll E Clark Jr, 1 Landing Dr -23, Port Royal, SC 29935

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310K (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77SP , Serial Number: 310K0170, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/18/1966
    Registrant (Corporation): Sp Owners LLC, 1845 N Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Aircraft: TRIMMIER GENE GENE2000 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91688 , Serial Number: H2-99-10-4-425, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 05/08/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Gene Trimmier, 503 Island Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 3
  • Hazardous Condition: 3


Most common first names in Port Royal, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2469.5 years
Mary1874.1 years
John1778.5 years
William1666.4 years
Robert1469.1 years
Dorothy1279.1 years
Charles1265.3 years
George879.5 years
Joseph879.2 years
Frank774.9 years
Most common last names in Port Royal, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2773.1 years
Green1169.8 years
Jones972.2 years
Brown873.4 years
Johnson875.1 years
Parker760.3 years
Washington769.7 years
Singleton671.7 years
Jenkins664.8 years
Williams675.8 years
Businesses in Port Royal, SC
NameCountNameCount
CVS1McDonald's1
Days Inn1Sears1
FedEx1Super 81
Hardee's1YMCA1
Jimmy Jazz1

Port Royal on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 100 fastest growing cities from 2000 to 2008"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2006"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"

Back to Port Royal, SC housing info, Beaufort County, South Carolina, SC smaller cities, SC small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top




Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2012 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Website © 2003-2012 Advameg, Inc.