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Allendale County

Population in 2011: 86. Population change since 2000: -15.7%
 

Males: 41  (47.7%)
Females: 45  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  41.0 years
South Carolina median age:  40.2 years

Zip code: 29849

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,121 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Ulmer:

$36,121
South Carolina:

$42,442
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $31,230

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $69,607 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Ulmer:

$69,607
South Carolina:

$137,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $63,200; Detached houses: $68,637; Mobile homes: $39,124

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  • White alone - 59 (67.0%)
  • Black alone - 25 (28.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (2.3%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Ulmer: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (13.7%), German (9.8%), United States (5.9%), Dutch (4.9%), Scotch-Irish (4.9%), French (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 164 feet

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 88 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ulmer:

  • High school or higher: 80.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ulmer town:

  • Never married: 7.7%
  • Now married: 67.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.2%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Carolina:  2.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $134 (0.2%)

Ulmer satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta-Richmond County, GA (52.5 miles , pop. 195,182).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (147.6 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (583.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Sycamore, SC (2.0 miles) , Olar, SC (2.4 miles ), Kline, SC (2.8 miles ), Allendale, SC (2.9 miles ), Govan, SC (3.0 miles) , Fairfax, SC (3.1 miles ), Ehrhardt, SC (3.4 miles ), Brunson, SC (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 33.10 N, Longitude: 81.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

Ulmer household income distribution Ulmer home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

16.9%
South Carolina:

9.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+13.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (50%)
  • Public administration (50%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Public administration (100%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)


Average climate in Ulmer, South Carolina

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Tornado activity:

Ulmer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Ulmer town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 22.4 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Ulmer-area historical earthquake activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 87% 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 91.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 63.1 miles away from Ulmer 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 63.4 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 88.1 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 66.9 miles away from Ulmer center
On 7/13/2003 at 20:15:16, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.8 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 Allendale County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Thomas S. McMillan - Baseball player and coach.


Hospitals/medical centers near Ulmer:

  • BARNWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; VARNVILLE, SC)

Political contributions by individuals in Ulmer, SC

Amtrak station near Ulmer:

  • 17 miles: DENMARK (200 W. BARUCH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ulmer:

  • South Carolina State University (about 35 miles; Orangeburg, SC; Full-time enrollment: 3,851)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 47 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Medical College of Georgia (about 53 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 54 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Augusta State University (about 55 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 4,766)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 60 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 5,564)
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (about 63 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 23,969)

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Notable locations in Ulmer: Ulmer Fire Department (A), County of Allendale Law Enforcement Center (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Allendale 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
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AQI  SO2 Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 21.2. This is significantly better than average.
City:

21.2
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.972. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.972
U.S.:

2.963
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 2.48. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.48
U.S.:

11.08
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 19.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.9
U.S.:

25.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 0.00015. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00015
U.S.:

0.05762


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 3.3%

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  52.4%
Whole state:  68.2%

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

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.5% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ulmer, SC


Ulmer compared to South Carolina state average:

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


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (74%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Allendale County South Carolina:


2008 Presidential Election results in Allendale County South Carolina:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Ulmer (based on Allendale County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.15%
Here37.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents56.1%24.0%7.5%3.5%3.4%
Congregations33.3%18.5%14.8%7.4%3.7%
NameAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents2.3%1.0%0.7%0.6%1.1%
Congregations7.4%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%
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: 3
Allendale County:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Allendale County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

13.9%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Allendale County:

34.5%
South Carolina:

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

11.9%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$400
Totals for Government 0$0 1$400


5.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,627 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.36%
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 Hampton County, SC  0.97% ($25,500 average AGI)
from Barnwell County, SC  0.81% ($23,080)
from Aiken County, SC  0.48% ($16,400)


7.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,534 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.34%
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 Barnwell County, SC  1.14% ($24,889 average AGI)
to Hampton County, SC  1.04% ($17,758)
to Beaufort County, SC  0.60% ($59,789)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ulmer:

  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WDOG (1460 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRIT (790 AM; 1 kW; BAMBERG-DENMARK, SC; Owner: VOORHEES COLLEGE)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ulmer:

  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDOG-FM (93.5 FM; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WBHC-FM (92.1 FM; HAMPTON, SC; Owner: HAMPTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ulmer:

  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • 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.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)

Ulmer fatal accident list:

Jun 13, 1999 01:20 AM, Us-301, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 29, 1990 10:00 AM, 301, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 16, 1988 02:50 PM, 301, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Pamelia Y Hoof, Off Highway 301, Burton Ferry Hwy (Ulmer-Connelly, 196595910) (Lat: 33.095000 Lon: -81.212472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Dr., B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6571 , Serial Number: 711, Year manufactured: 1970
    Registrant (Corporation): Mcmillan Custom Service Inc, Po Box 96, Ulmer, SC 29849


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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