Islandton, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 70.
Males: 13  (19.5%)
Females: 57  (80.5%)
Median resident age:

73.5 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29929

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,157
Islandton:

$47,157
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,692

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,792
Islandton:

$149,792
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,417; detached houses: $115,163
March 2022 cost of living index in Islandton: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Islandton, SC (2022)
    • 2151.2%White alone
    • 1843.9%Black alone
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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 61 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Charleston, SC (53.4 miles , pop. 79,641).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (159.1 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (586.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Varnville, SC (3.0 miles ),
Williams, SC (3.2 miles),
Hampton, SC (3.3 miles ),
Lodge, SC (3.3 miles),
Hendersonville, SC (3.4 miles ),
Ehrhardt, SC (3.7 miles ),
Smoaks, SC (3.8 miles),
Brunson, SC (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 32.91 N, Longitude: 80.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Distribution of median household income in Islandton, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Islandton, SC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
South Carolina:

3.1%
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 7.1 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 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.81
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Islandton-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 23.3 miles away from the Islandton place center .

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 tornado 29.4 miles away from the place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Islandton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 40% 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 45.9 miles away from Islandton center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 111.7 miles away from Islandton 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 48.5 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 246.9 miles away from Islandton center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 384.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 67.9 miles away from Islandton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Colleton County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Islandton:

  • DHEC REGION 8 HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; VARNVILLE, SC)
  • HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; VARNVILLE, SC)
  • COLLETON MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; WALTERBORO, SC)
  • COLLETON SKILLED CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WALTERBORO, SC)
  • JOSIE DRIVE COMMUNITY RESIDENC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; WALTERBORO, SC)
  • WALTERBORO DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; WALTERBORO, SC)
  • HOSPICE OF COLLETON COUNTY (Hospital, about 16 miles away; WALTERBORO, SC)

Amtrak station near Islandton:

  • 17 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 Islandton:

  • Denmark Technical College (about 31 miles; Denmark, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • South Carolina State University (about 42 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 45 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • Charleston Southern University (about 51 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,012)
  • Trident Technical College (about 53 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 13,125)
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 58 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,683)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 59 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,138)

Private high school in Islandton:

  • NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - ISLANDTON (Students: 41, Location: 5144 FORKS RD, Grades: KG-12)

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Notable location: Colleton County Fire - Rescue Islandton (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Islandton: Rice Patch Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Rice Path Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.0 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.3%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Islandton:

Marital status in Islandton, SC
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 41.9%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Islandton:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Islandton, SC (based on Colleton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,56158
Mainline Protestant4,99044
Black Protestant3,01125
Other7872
Catholic6502
None17,893-
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: 12
Colleton County:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
This county:

10.02 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Colleton County:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.4%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Colleton County:

32.3%
State:

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

11.4%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Islandton:

  • WALD (1080 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: JACQUELYN COLLIER PEMBROKE)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WHGS (1270 AM; 1 kW; HAMPTON, SC; Owner: HAMPTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Islandton:

  • 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.)
  • WALI (93.7 FM; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: HESS COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDOG-FM (93.5 FM; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Islandton:

  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Islandton fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 2004 11:45 AM, Sr-63, Sr-193, Lat: 32.908692, Lon: -80.949736, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 22, 2003 02:55 AM, Sr-63, Lat: 32.908692, Lon: -80.949736, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 17, 1998 08:18 PM, Sr-63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 3, 1991 03:10 AM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 266ft / 80.8mTotal length
  • 27,450Total average daily traffic
  • 3,007Total average daily truck traffic
  • 43,312Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Islandton, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 82000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Islandton, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Francis P Mood, Jr., 17150 Sniders Hwy (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Scana Communications, Inc., Tchambers@scana.Com, , Colum-bia, Phone: (803) 217-8138

  • H. Thomas Arthur, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Scana Communications, Inc., Attn: Tom Chambers, Tchambers@scana.Com, , Cayce, Phone: (803) 217-8138

  • H. Thomas Arthur, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Scana Communications, Inc., Attn: Tom Chambers, Tchambers@scana.Com, , Cayce, Phone: (803) 217-8138

  • Ronald T Lindsay, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Scana Communications, Inc. Attn: Tom Chambers, Tchambers@scana.Com, , Cayce, Phone: (803) 217-8138

  • Edward G Roach, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 45029 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers X, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Sc24190-A) (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.8, Structure height: 45029 m, Overall height: 91.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers X, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 17150 Sniders Hwy (Sc24190-A) (Lat: 32.913500 Lon: -80.965806), Type: 94.8, Structure height: 45029 m, Overall height: 91.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers X, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Hwy 63 5 Mi E (Lat: 32.895167 Lon: -80.889000), Call Sign: KQP372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.870 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/1996, Expiration Date: 06/10/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/12/2001, Registrant: Rahn, Larry:rahn, Vernon, Rt 1 Box 267-A, Islandton, SC 29929, Phone: (803) 866-2420

  • Lat: 33.009500 Lon: -80.965167, Call Sign: WQCH496,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.362 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2015, Expiration Date: 03/04/2025, Certifier: James W Williams, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K2WSB, Previous Call Sign: KK4BAZ, Licensee ID: L01625751, Grant Date: 04/01/2021, Expiration Date: 06/28/2031, Certifier: William S Burdick, Registrant: William S Burdick, 4808 Willow Swamp Rd, Islandton, SC 29929


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4450T, N4450T, N-4450T, Serial Number: 28-7205145, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 04/28/2010
    Registrant (LLC): Ball Aviation LLC, 610 Walling Rd, Islandton, SC 29929

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 fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 27 took place in 2012, and the least - 4 in 2015. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Islandton, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (59.6%), and Structure Fires (23.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Islandton, SC
    • 12459.6%Outside Fires
    • 4823.1%Structure Fires
    • 3516.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Islandton, SC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Islandton, SC
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Islandton, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Islandton compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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