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Ancestries: African (9.1%), Jamaican (3.2%), Haitian (3.0%), German (2.1%), Bahamian (1.9%), European (1.7%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 21 feet
Land area: 2.71 square miles.
Population density: 1,852 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in South Bay:
High school or higher: 60.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
Unemployed: 24.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in South Bay city:
Never married: 58.7%
Now married: 18.4%
Separated: 2.8%
Widowed: 3.9%
Divorced: 16.2%
950 residents are foreign born (17.1% Latin America).
This city:
18.3%
Florida:
19.9%
According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 9 registered sex offenders living in South Bay, Florida as of October 15, 2018. The ratio of number of residents in South Bay to the number of sex offenders is 576 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 2016: $960 (0.9%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $1,022 (1.1%)
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
South Bay-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/19/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the South Bay city center killed one personand injured 24 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 8/13/2004, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center caused $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
South Bay-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 367.1 miles away from the city center On 2/22/1992 at 04:21:34, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from South Bay center On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 432.5 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 399.6 miles away from the city center On 3/31/1992 at 14:59:39, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 313.9 miles away from South Bay center On 6/11/2001 at 18:27:54, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 251.4 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Palm Beach County (24) is a lot greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15 Emergencies Declared: 8
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 15, Tropical Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near South Bay:
RENAL CARE CENTER - BELLE GLADE (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; BELLE GLADE, FL)
GLADES HOME HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER, LLC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; BELLE GLADE, FL)
LAKESIDE QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; PAHOKEE, FL)
GLADES HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PAHOKEE, FL)
EVERGLADES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PAHOKEE, FL)
HENDRY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CLEWISTON, FL)
PALM TERRACE OF CLEWISTON (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CLEWISTON, FL)
Notable locations in South Bay: South Bay Recreational Vehicle Campground (A), South Bay Mini Plaza (B), Palm Beach County Library System Clarence E Anthony Branch Library (C), South Bay Correctional Facility (D), Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue Station 74 (E), South Bay Public Safety Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Clarence E Anthony Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 375 Southwest 2nd Avenue).
Palm Beach 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 (lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 75.3. This is about average.
City:
75.3
U.S.:
74.7
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 8.38. This is about average.Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.38
U.S.:
9.35
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 34.8%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.3% for Black residents, 11.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.7% of all households
1,865 people in state prisons in 2010
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
1,122 people in state prisons in 2000
7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
Banks with branches in South Bay (2011 data):
Bank of Belle Glade: Mini Plaza Branch at 131 U.S. Highway 27, branch established on 1978/06/23. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $82.7 mil, Deposits: $75.1 mil, headquarters in Belle Glade, FL, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Belle Glade Bank Corporation
Religion statistics for South Bay city (based on Palm Beach County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
210,006
36
Evangelical Protestant
143,738
477
Other
62,520
124
Mainline Protestant
44,223
83
Black Protestant
17,533
47
Orthodox
5,695
8
None
836,419
-
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
2 Mi W 6 S Of (Lat: 26.572028 Lon: -80.748944), Type: Building, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPRA786 Assigned Frequencies: 173.312 MHzGrant Date: 08/25/2000, Expiration Date: 08/25/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Certifier: Robert KingRegistrant: Bairs Electronics Service Inc, 557 Se Ave E, Belle Glade, FL 33430, Fax: (561) 996-1502
Call Sign: KG4NSL, Licensee ID: L00362653, Grant Date: 05/31/2001, Expiration Date: 05/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2013, Certifier: Edward R Mayo Iii, Registrant: Edward R Mayo Iii, 260 Se 3rd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Call Sign: KG4NSM, Licensee ID: L00362654, Grant Date: 05/31/2001, Expiration Date: 05/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2013, Certifier: Stefanie A Mayo, Registrant: Stefanie A Mayo, 260 Se 3rd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Call Sign: KG4NSO, Licensee ID: L00362656, Grant Date: 03/03/2011, Expiration Date: 05/31/2021, Certifier: Mark E Sutterfield Ii, Registrant: Mark E Sutterfield Ii, South Bay, FL 33493
Call Sign: KG4NSP, Licensee ID: L00362657, Grant Date: 03/03/2011, Expiration Date: 05/31/2021, Certifier: Mark E Sutterfield Sr, Registrant: Mark E Sutterfield Sr, South Bay, FL 33493
Call Sign: KG4NSQ, Licensee ID: L00362658, Grant Date: 05/31/2001, Expiration Date: 05/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2013, Certifier: Elijah A Smith, Registrant: Elijah A Smith, 145 Sw 3rd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493-3222
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1
Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 84551 , Serial Number: 7AC-3248, Year manufactured: 1946 Registrant (Individual): Milton E Cooper, , South Bay, FL 33493
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$122,350
1
$2,270
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$45,270
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$88,070
1
$16,860
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$164,210
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$125,570
4
$100,903
0
$0
1
$99,810
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$217,620
1
$40,340
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$114,210
6
$82,388
1
$6,630
1
$83,710
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$73,490
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$67,050
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$172,640
5
$124,700
1
$45,080
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$56,060
2
$119,320
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$109,283
7
$116,210
2
$65,345
2
$102,655
1
$25,380
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$91,100
5
$104,738
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$80,310
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$78,460
8
$86,011
1
$33,150
3
$94,763
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$76,045
2
$66,765
1
$40,720
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$80,810
8
$112,883
3
$49,940
1
$86,750
1
$19,890
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$130,880
5
$94,132
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$116,860
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$94,558
6
$79,958
1
$51,330
2
$92,425
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$88,450
2
$88,925
0
$0
1
$61,370
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$74,183
10
$76,669
2
$64,585
2
$45,645
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
10
$91,272
1
$120,840
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$66,765
1
$45,460
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$69,415
5
$83,032
2
$28,695
1
$75,190
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$50,855
0
$0
1
$44,320
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$69,605
9
$75,023
3
$44,950
2
$55,875
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
5
$87,048
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$65,910
3
$72,287
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial 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)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
0
$0
4
$67,758
5
$59,130
1
$10,800
2
$43,940
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$40,910
1
$63,260
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$33,330
7
$63,909
2
$9,660
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$72,730
0
$0
3
$65,597
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$39,960
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$66,385
4
$64,918
1
$4,550
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$46,405
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$46,020
9
$57,178
3
$9,153
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
5
$65,116
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$68,660
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$152,280
2
$41,385
2
$6,915
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$43,370
1
$61,740
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$44,890
7
$58,064
2
$14,490
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
3
$60,797
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$50,570
1
$50,760
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$67,900
3
$61,113
1
$8,140
1
$44,130
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$40,910
1
$31,250
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$39,965
5
$59,054
1
$16,670
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$55,495
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
3
$76,140
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
#34 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of males (pop. 5,000+)"
#74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons (population 1,000+)"
#82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest positive percentage difference between never married males and females (15+ years) (with at least 1,000 males never married)"
#86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Jamaica (population 500+)"
#6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
#8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
#10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
#28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
#35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Evangelical Protestant congregations"
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