Fripp Island, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
753 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$605,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,032 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$798 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
4
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
3
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 3 0 52
Mar 4 0 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 3 0 51

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 43, SC State House District 121, SC
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Schools

St Helena Elementary
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lady's Island Elementary
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lady's Island Middle
11 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Technical College of the Lowcountry
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Savannah College of Art and Design
39 miles, W • 1.4 star
Savannah State University
40 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

NH Beaufort
12 miles, NW
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Coastal Carolina Hospital
33 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
112 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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