Varnville, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 1,618 (87% urban, 13% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.0%
 
Males: 881  (54.5%)
Females: 737  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29944.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,387 (it was $33,357 in 2000)
Varnville:

$38,387
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,881 (it was $15,706 in 2000)

Varnville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,230 (it was $68,600 in 2000)
Varnville:

$116,230
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,402; detached houses: $156,697; mobile homes: $70,674

Median gross rent in 2022: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Varnville: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.3%
(12.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.8% for Black residents, 62.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Varnville, SC (2022)
    • 1,30058.2%Black alone
    • 75433.8%White alone
    • 723.2%Asian alone
    • 341.5%Hispanic
    • 311.4%Two or more races
    • 40.2%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Varnville, South Carolina as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Varnville is 2,317 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.02
South Carolina average:

2.56
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Ancestries: European (8.3%), American (7.2%), Scottish (4.1%), English (3.4%), German (2.0%), Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 111 feet

Land area: 3.78 square miles.

Population density: 428 people per square mile   (low).

Varnville, South Carolina map

57 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.5% Africa).

This town:

2.6%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,034 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $848 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (55.5 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (163.5 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (594.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Hampton, SC (1.5 miles ),
Brunson, SC (2.8 miles ),
Islandton, SC (3.0 miles),
Gifford, SC (3.0 miles ),
Luray, SC (3.1 miles),
Estill, SC (3.4 miles ),
Fairfax, SC (3.4 miles ),
Furman, SC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.85 N, Longitude: 81.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

Distribution of median household income in Varnville, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Varnville, SC in 2022
Varnville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +114 (+5.8%).
Most common industries in Varnville, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.6%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Paper (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Paper (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.9%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.5%)
  • Paper (4.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Varnville, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Varnville, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Varnville, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.3. This is better than average.

City:

60.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.81
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Varnville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Carolina state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.7 miles away from the Varnville town center .

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 tornado 30.7 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Varnville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 39% 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 54.4 miles away from Varnville center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 107.7 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 57.6 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 250.6 miles away from Varnville center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 392.1 miles away from Varnville center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.7 miles away from Varnville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampton County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Varnville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Varnville:

  • HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 595 WEST CAROLINA AVENUE)
  • DHEC REGION 8 HOME HEALTH SERVICES (1000 PINE STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Varnville:

  • UNIHEALTH POST ACUTE CARE - LOW COUNTRY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ESTILL, SC)
  • JOHN EDWARD HARTER NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FAIRFAX, SC)
  • ALLENDALE COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; FAIRFAX, SC)
  • ALLENDALE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; FAIRFAX, SC)

Heliports located in Varnville:

Amtrak station near Varnville:

  • 18 miles: YEMASSEE (MAIN 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 Varnville:

  • Denmark Technical College (about 32 miles; Denmark, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • South Carolina State University (about 47 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 51 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • Georgia Southern University (about 51 miles; Statesboro, GA; FT enrollment: 18,824)
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 54 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 9,964)
  • Savannah State University (about 58 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 4,193)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 58 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,677)

Public high school in Varnville:

  • WADE HAMPTON HIGH (Location: 115 AIRPORT ROAD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Varnville:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Varnville: Airport Industrial Park (A), Varnville Town Hall (B), Varnville Fire Department Station 60 (C), Varnville Police Department (D), Hampton County Sheriff's Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Varnville include: Varnville First Baptist Church (A), Samaritan Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hampton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.5%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households
56 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
14 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
36 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000
2 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Varnville:

Marital status in Varnville, SC
  • Never married: 34.7%
  • Now married: 45.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in Varnville:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 10.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
South Carolina average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Varnville
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Varnville, SC (based on Hampton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,71642
Black Protestant2,17217
Mainline Protestant1,73718
Catholic841
Other581
None9,323-
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: 7
Hampton County:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Here:

10.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Hampton County:

6.61 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hampton County:

13.7%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.9%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.3%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.8%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.0%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Varnville:

29.8
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.3%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.6%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Varnville:

6.6
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
Here:

52.6%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Varnville, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$21,319$51,1661$1,331
Solid Waste Management 3$8,233$32,9321$1,385
Other Government Administration 1$5,057$60,6848$5,700
Totals for Government 9$34,609$46,14510$8,415

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

  • Construction - Local Fire Protection: $292,000 ($180.47)
    Regular Highways: $270,000 ($166.87)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($8.03)
  • Current Operations - Transit Utilities: $473,000 ($292.34)
    Police Protection: $384,000 ($237.33)
    Sewerage: $343,000 ($211.99)
    Water Utilities: $314,000 ($194.07)
    Central Staff Services: $213,000 ($131.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $185,000 ($114.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $128,000 ($79.11)
    General - Other: $113,000 ($69.84)
    Regular Highways: $86,000 ($53.15)
    General Public Buildings: $48,000 ($29.67)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $40,000 ($24.72)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($20.40)
    Parking Facilities: $8,000 ($4.94)
    Housing and Community Development: $4,000 ($2.47)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $100,000 ($61.80)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $81,000 ($50.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($29.67)
    Police Protection: $44,000 ($27.19)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($12.98)
    Water Utilities: $13,000 ($8.03)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($6.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($4.94)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($3.71)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($1.24)
    Transit Utilities: $2,000 ($1.24)
    Parking Facilities: $1,000 ($0.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $925,000 ($571.69)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $53,000 ($32.76)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $567,000 ($350.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $105,000 ($64.89)
    Other: $17,000 ($10.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($9.89)
    Parking Facilities: $16,000 ($9.89)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $97,000 ($59.95)
    Transit Utilities: $18,000 ($11.12)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $283,000 ($174.91)
    Gas Utilities: $18,000 ($11.12)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($1.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $48,000 ($29.67)
    General Revenue - Other: $32,000 ($19.78)
    Interest Earnings: $29,000 ($17.92)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $390,000 ($241.04)
    Transit Utilities: $4,000 ($2.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $161,000 ($99.51)
    General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($23.49)
    Other: $30,000 ($18.54)
    Highways: $9,000 ($5.56)
  • Tax - Property: $629,000 ($388.75)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $384,000 ($237.33)
    Other Selective Sales: $216,000 ($133.50)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $203,000 ($125.46)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $6,000 ($3.71)
    Other: $4,000 ($2.47)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,325,000 ($818.91)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,107,000 ($684.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $218,000 ($134.73)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,486,000 ($1536.46)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $25,000 ($15.45)

Businesses in Varnville, SC

  • Cricket Wireless: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Varnville:

  • WHGS (1270 AM; 1 kW; HAMPTON, SC; Owner: HAMPTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WALD (1080 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: JACQUELYN COLLIER PEMBROKE)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WDOG (1460 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Varnville:

  • WBHC-FM (92.1 FM; HAMPTON, SC; Owner: HAMPTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDOG-FM (93.5 FM; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYKZ (98.7 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALI (93.7 FM; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: HESS COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Varnville:

  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
Varnville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Varnville fatal accident list:

Aug 8, 2020 10:02 PM, Us-278, Lat: 32.851611, Lon: -81.087342, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 1, 2012 11:50 AM, Rentz Street, Lat: 32.850372, Lon: -81.076186, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 18, 2000 08:54 PM, Us-278, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 6, 1996 07:12 PM, 63, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 23, 1991 08:53 PM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 256ft / 78.0mTotal length
  • $299,000Total costs
  • 27,275Total average daily traffic
  • 2,570Total average daily truck traffic
  • 42,716Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Varnville, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Varnville, SC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Varnville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Main St City Hall (Lat: 32.846000 Lon: -81.075389), Call Sign: KUE633,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.745 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2012, Expiration Date: 06/11/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/13/2022, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Int Hwy 63 & Sec Hwy S 25 381 (Lat: 32.875722 Lon: -81.042333), Type: Building, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: KIA217, Licensee ID: L00135262,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.227 MHz, 151.355 MHz, 151.400 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.482 MHz, 31.7800 MHz, 151.175 MHz, 151.190 MHz, 151.235 MHz, 151.265 MHz... (+7 more), Grant Date: 01/06/2021, Expiration Date: 02/05/2031, Certifier: Ted Roberts, Registrant: South Carolina Forestry Commission, 5500 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29221, Phone: (803) 896-8800, Email:

  • Police Department (Lat: 32.846000 Lon: -81.075389), Call Sign: KUZ479,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.075 MHz, 460.075 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2003, Expiration Date: 06/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/17/2013, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • On Hwy 278 1/4 Mile Se Of (Lat: 32.834056 Lon: -81.054000), Call Sign: WCD910, Licensee ID: L00012489,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.170 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/1996, Expiration Date: 09/27/2001, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2001, Registrant: Georgia Pacific Corporation, 133 Peachtree St Ne 4th Flr, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404) 220-6464

  • Approx 4.5 Mi Se On Hwy 28 At Electric Substation (Lat: 32.801278 Lon: -81.003167), Call Sign: KBD747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.9000 MHz, 48.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2002, Expiration Date: 02/19/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2011, Registrant: South Carolina Public Service Authority, One Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-6101, Phone: (843) 761-8000, Fax: (843) 761-4115, Email:

  • HAMPTON S.D. #1, 115 Airport Road (Lat: 32.858722 Lon: -81.089722), Call Sign: WRDT267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, 457.862 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2019, Expiration Date: 07/15/2029, Certifier: Corine Miller, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • HAMPTON, .2 Mi Se Of Sc 50 & 513 (Lat: 32.780444 Lon: -81.128694), Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WMQ417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/25/2008, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

  • vanrville, Lat: 32.854889 Lon: -81.077194, Call Sign: WQCT651, Licensee ID: L00102862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.318 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2005, Expiration Date: 05/23/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2015, Certifier: Kenneth Simmons, Registrant: Town Of Varnville

  • N DISTRICT M, North District Ms Campus, 305 Hampton Rd. (Lat: 32.861167 Lon: -81.077194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 31.3 m, Call Sign: WQGW511,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23125.0 MHz, 23175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2007, Expiration Date: 05/07/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2016, 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:

  • VARNVILLE ES, Varnville Elementary School Campus (Lat: 32.849333 Lon: -81.073083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WQGW689,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17815.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz, 21975.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2007, Expiration Date: 05/08/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2016, 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:

  • WADE HAMPTON, Wade Hampton Hs, 201 Airport Rd (Lat: 32.859417 Lon: -81.089194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 37.4 m, Call Sign: WQGW690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23075.0 MHz, 23275.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2007, Expiration Date: 05/08/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2016, 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:

  • HAMPTON CARO, 259 Hickory Hill Circle (Lat: 32.842250 Lon: -81.085278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WQPQ766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2012, Expiration Date: 07/23/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2019, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • Varnville, E Side Of Sc Hwy 68 5.5 Mi Se (Lat: 32.801944 Lon: -81.005000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 68.9 m, Call Sign: WEG706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6810.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2021, Expiration Date: 12/12/2031, Registrant: South Carolina Public Service Authority, One Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2901, Phone: (843) 761-8000, Fax: (843) 761-4010, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Varnville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: LIONAL RAY WARD WARD F-4 ROCKET (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1D (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 14WL, N14WL, N-14WL, Serial Number: 00182, Year manufactured: 2018, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lional Ray Ward, 750 Schaffer Corner Rd, Varnville, SC 29944
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1707K, N1707K, N-1707K, Serial Number: 4434, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 12/02/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Lional Ray Ward, 750 Schaffer Corner Rd, Varnville, SC 29944
  • Aircraft: BEECH F35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5068B, N5068B, N-5068B, Serial Number: D-4363, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Jach H Woodard, 1435 Smith St, Varnville, SC 29944
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9941C, N9941C, N-9941C, Serial Number: S-45, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 08/07/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Lional R Ward, 750 Schaffer Corner Rd, Varnville, SC 29944

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 27. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 57 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Varnville, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (46.7%), and Structure Fires (42.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Varnville, SC
    • 19946.7%Outside Fires
    • 18142.5%Structure Fires
    • 4410.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Varnville, SC
Most common first names in Varnville, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3567.8 years
Mary2273.2 years
William2068.4 years
John2066.8 years
Willie1967.6 years
George1268.8 years
Charles1163.3 years
Carrie1181.2 years
Robert1173.7 years
Annie1076.2 years
Most common last names in Varnville, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3470.1 years
Deloach2873.4 years
Peeples2775.1 years
Stanley2670.3 years
Tuten2575.2 years
Mixson2579.9 years
Davis2368.5 years
Williams2172.0 years
Ginn1976.4 years
Cook1875.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Varnville, SC
  • 70.4%Electricity
  • 21.5%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Varnville, SC
  • 79.4%Electricity
  • 18.3%No fuel used
  • 1.6%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Varnville compared to South Carolina state average:

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