Kirksey, South Carolina
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| Males: 1,076 |  (49.9%) |
| Females: 1,082 |  (50.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 36.4 years |
| South Carolina median age: | 35.4 years |
Zip code: 29666
| Kirksey: | $50,241 |
| SC: | $64,115 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,313 (it was $16,640 in 2000)
Kirksey CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,437 (it was $63,400 in 2000)
| Kirksey: | $136,437 |
| SC: | $254,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,283; detached houses: $224,803; townhouses or other attached units: $218,488; in 2-unit structures: $62,621; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $624,874; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $114,645; mobile homes: $78,059
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kirksey, SC
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- 1,79485.8%White alone
- 25712.3%Black alone
- 170.8%Hispanic
- 150.7%Two or more races
- 50.2%American Indian alone
- 30.1%Asian alone
Races in Kirksey detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 500 feet
Land area: 87.0 square miles.
Population density: 25 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Kirksey CCD: | 0.4% ($263) |
| South Carolina: | 0.6% ($510) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta, GA 
(40.4 miles , pop. 138,000).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (105.4 miles , pop. 540,828).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (560.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Pleasant Lane, SC (2.8 miles ),
), Fairforest, SC (3.1 miles ),
), Bradley, SC (3.5 miles),
Saluda, SC (3.9 miles ),
), Coronaca, SC (3.9 miles)
Latitude: 34.04 N, Longitude: 82.03 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 864
| Here: | 3.3% |
| South Carolina: | 3.1% |
- Construction (10.3%)
- Textile mills & textile products (9.8%)
- Health care (9.4%)
- Machinery (5.3%)
- Educational services (5.2%)
- Truck transportation (4.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
- Construction (16.8%)
- Textile mills & textile products (11.0%)
- Truck transportation (8.1%)
- Machinery (6.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
- Public administration (3.7%)
- Health care (19.1%)
- Educational services (12.2%)
- Textile mills & textile products (8.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
- Metal & metal products (5.8%)
- Chemicals (5.6%)
- Public administration (5.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
- Registered nurses (3.1%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
- Electricians (4.4%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.5%)
- Registered nurses (7.3%)
- Health technologists and technicians (6.4%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
Average climate in Kirksey, South Carolina
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.1. This is about average.
| City: | 74.1 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.101. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.101 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 29.7 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.72. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 9.72 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00468. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.00468 |
| U.S.: | 0.00931 |
Tornado activity:
Kirksey-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 12/13/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the Kirksey place center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 3/31/1973, a category F4 tornado 20.2 miles away from the place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Kirksey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 5% 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 29.0 miles away from Kirksey 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 176.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 134.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 16.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 351.9 miles away from Kirksey center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Greenwood County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Kirksey:
- NHC HEALTHCARE - GREENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- HEALTHCARE CENTER OF WESLEY COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- GREENWOOD TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- GREENWOOD DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- MAGNOLIA MANOR - GREENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- HOSPICE CARE OF THE PIEDMONT, (Hospital, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
- HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kirksey:
- Piedmont Technical College (about 13 miles; Greenwood, SC; Full-time enrollment: 4,831)
- Lander University (about 14 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,870)
- University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 36 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
- Aiken Technical College (about 37 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
- Georgia Regents University (about 40 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
- Augusta Technical College (about 44 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)
- Anderson University (about 48 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Kirksey: Epworth Camp (A), Tri - County Volunteer Fire Department Station 95 (B), Epworth - Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department Station 70 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Kirksey include: Pine Grove Church (A), Mountain Creek Church (B), Mount Olive Church (C), Old Mount Zion Church (D), Sand Ridge Church (E), Antioch Church (F), Damascus Church (G), Flint Hill Church (H), Mount Carmel Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Friendship Cemetery (1), Penn Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sixmile Creek (A), Talbert Branch (B), Pickell Branch (C), Mount Carmel Branch (D), Conally Branch (E), Catholic Branch (F), Horsepen Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 2.5 people |
| South Carolina: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 72.5% |
| Whole state: | 67.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 5.3% |
| 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: 0.2% of all households
| This place: | 5.5% |
| Whole state: | 14.1% |
| This place: | 1.6% |
| Whole state: | 6.5% |
For population 15 years and over in Kirksey:
- Never married: 16.0%
- Now married: 67.4%
- Separated: 4.6%
- Widowed: 6.6%
- Divorced: 10.0%
For population 25 years and over in Kirksey:
- High school or higher: 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
- Unemployed: 3.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.9 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 12.7 |
| South Carolina average: | 13.2 |
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Religion statistics for Kirksey, SC (based on Greenwood County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 26,597 | 89 |
| Mainline Protestant | 9,007 | 32 |
| Black Protestant | 4,924 | 31 |
| Catholic | 2,010 | 1 |
| Other | 776 | 3 |
| None | 26,347 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 15
| Greenwood County: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Carolina: | 1.99 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Greenwood County: | 0.15 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Carolina: | 0.15 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
| This county: | 1.32 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Carolina: | 0.85 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
| Greenwood County: | 5.43 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Carolina: | 5.38 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 57
| Greenwood County: | 8.36 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Carolina: | 7.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 11.2% |
| South Carolina: | 10.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Greenwood County: | 30.5% |
| South Carolina: | 29.4% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Greenwood County: | 8.3% |
| State: | 13.4% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Kirksey:
- WCZZ (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
- WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
- WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
- WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
- WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
- WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
- WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
- WTEL (1630 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
- WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
- WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
- WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Kirksey:
- WHZQ (94.1 FM; CROSS HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
- W274AE (102.7 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZSN (103.5 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
- WBBQ-FM (104.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WJES-FM (92.1 FM; SALUDA, SC; Owner: BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WKSX-FM (92.7 FM; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
- WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
- WKXC-FM (99.5 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
- WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLPE (91.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
- WPRW-FM (107.7 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZLA-FM (92.9 FM; ABBEVILLE, SC; Owner: RONALD SHELLEY REID)
TV broadcast stations around Kirksey:
- WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WNEH (Channel 38; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
- WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
- WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
- WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
- W56EE (Channel 56; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 69.9%Electricity
- 15.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 9.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 4.5%Wood
- 0.7%Utility gas
- 37.5%Electricity
- 27.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 18.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 9.7%Other fuel
- 6.9%Utility gas
Kirksey compared to South Carolina state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.