Mountville, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 108.
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
Males: 50  (47.1%)
Females: 58  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

42.0 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29370

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-695,559,779 (it was $42,885 in 2000)
Mountville $-695,559,779
SC $64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,584 (it was $20,498 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-788,359,788 (it was $180,400 in 2000)
Mountville $-788,359,788
SC $254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,334; detached houses: $178,834
March 2022 cost of living index in Mountville: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%
(41.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Mountville, SC (2022)
    • 11181.6%White alone
    • 2619.1%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Irish (58.8%), English (17.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 2.83 square miles.

Population density: 38 people per square mile   (very low).

Mountville, South Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mountville CDP:

0.2% ($294)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (40.8 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (87.3 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (541.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cross Hill, SC (1.9 miles ),
Waterloo, SC (2.2 miles ),
Clinton, SC (3.0 miles ),
Joanna, SC (3.1 miles ),
Coronaca, SC (3.1 miles),
Laurens, SC (3.2 miles ),
Watts Mills, SC (3.3 miles ),
Chappells, SC (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.36 N, Longitude: 81.97 W

Area code: 864

Distribution of median household income in Mountville, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mountville, SC in 2022

Mountville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
South Carolina:

3.1%

Average climate in Mountville, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mountville, South Carolina average temperatures Mountville, South Carolina average precipitation Mountville, South Carolina humidity Mountville, South Carolina wind speed Mountville, South Carolina snowfall Mountville, South Carolina sunshine Mountville, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 50.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 30.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00468. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00468
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Mountville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/13/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Mountville place center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 tornado 17.2 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:

Mountville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 2% 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 45.0 miles away from Mountville 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 154.3 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 333.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 145.9 miles away from Mountville center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 150.3 miles away from Mountville center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 38.4 miles away from Mountville 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 Laurens County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Mountville:

  • CLINTON MANOR COMMUNITY RESIDE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CLINTON, SC)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE - CLINTON (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CLINTON, SC)
  • SOUTH HARPER COMMUNITY RESIDEN (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LAURENS, SC)
  • LAURENS DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LAURENS, SC)
  • HOSPICE OF LAURENS COUNTY (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CLINTON, SC)
  • SULLIVAN STREET COMM RES (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LAURENS, SC)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOME OF SC - CLINTON (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLINTON, SC)

Airports located in Mountville:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mountville:

  • Piedmont Technical College (about 14 miles; Greenwood, SC; Full-time enrollment: 4,831)
  • Lander University (about 16 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Greenville Technical College (about 40 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 9,859)
  • Anderson University (about 40 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Bob Jones University (about 42 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • Spartanburg Community College (about 43 miles; Spartanburg, SC; FT enrollment: 4,309)
  • University of South Carolina-Upstate (about 44 miles; Spartanburg, SC; FT enrollment: 4,994)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Laurens County Fire Department Mountville (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Mountville: Mount Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Laurens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.6%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mountville:

Marital status in Mountville, SC
  • Never married: 39.4%
  • Now married: 23.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 36.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mountville:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mountville, SC (based on Laurens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant29,530105
Black Protestant5,38723
Mainline Protestant5,20141
Catholic3962
Other452
None25,978-
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: 10
Laurens County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
Laurens County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Laurens County:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Laurens County:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

12.0%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Laurens County:

32.9%
State:

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

14.7%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mountville:

49.8%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mountville:

50.2%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.7
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.7%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.7%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mountville:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Mountville:

41.1%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
Mountville:

56.2%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Mountville:

80.9%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mountville, SC Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Mountville:

  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WPCC (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, SC)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WCZZ (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WLBG (860 AM; 1 kW; LAURENS, SC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN B/CAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLMA (1350 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: MORRADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mountville:

  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHZQ (94.1 FM; CROSS HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • W274AE (102.7 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZSN (103.5 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • W290AE (105.9 FM; LAURENS, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJES-FM (92.1 FM; SALUDA, SC; Owner: BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Mountville:

  • WNEH (Channel 38; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WRET-TV (Channel 49; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Mountville fatal accident list:

Dec 17, 1982 07:35 PM, 72, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 226ft / 69.0mTotal length
  • $1,411,000Total costs
  • 29,575Total average daily traffic
  • 4,652Total average daily truck traffic
  • 49,484Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mountville, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mountville, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Mountville)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mountville Tower Sc Hwy 39 2.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 34.382889 Lon: -82.001222), Call Sign: KIJ271, Licensee ID: L00135262,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.270 MHz, 159.375 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/1999, Expiration Date: 04/06/2004, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2002, Registrant: State Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29221, Phone: (803) 896-8800


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KE4ZUG, Grant Date: 05/05/1995, Expiration Date: 05/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2007, Registrant: Monty B Crisp, Box 135 Hwy 72, Mountville, SC 29370

  • Call Sign: N4FOO, Licensee ID: L01165709, Grant Date: 09/01/2016, Expiration Date: 09/16/2026, Certifier: Harold D Bishop Sr, Registrant: Harold D Bishop Sr, 3172 Highway 39, Mountville, SC 29370

  • Call Sign: KD5PFV, Licensee ID: L00382442, Grant Date: 07/25/2001, Expiration Date: 07/25/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/26/2013, Certifier: Jason M Duncan, Registrant: Jason M Duncan, 2579 Beaverdam Church Rd, Mountville, SC 29370


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: WATTS GENE SCOTT VIXEN (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 90042, N90042, N-90042, Serial Number: V9805-0071, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 08/29/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Gene S Watts, Po Box 136, Mountville, SC 29370
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/23/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$96,0502$153,7051$133,630
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$183,9900$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$83,2200$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9810.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Mountville, SC
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Mountville, SC - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mountville, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mountville, SC
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Mountville compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 college students above state average.
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