Bucksport, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
583 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,979 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,007 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
6
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
7
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 6 0 79
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, SC State Senate District 32, SC State House District 103, SC
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Schools

St James High
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
St James Elementary
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St James Middle
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Burgess Elementary
6 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Coastal Carolina University
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Strand College of Hair Design
18 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Conway Medical Center
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
50 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
81 miles, E • 1.4 star
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