Islandton, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
54 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$785 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colleton County
3
South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colleton County
3
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 2 0 63
May 2 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 5 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 2 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 45, SC State House District 122, SC
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Schools

Community Christian Academy
7 miles, NE • 1 star
Bells Elementary
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
North District Middle
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
Varnville Elementary
9 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Voorhees College
30 miles, N • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
30 miles, N • 1 star
Technical College of the Lowcountry
37 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Colleton Medical Center
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
72 miles, N • 1.4 star
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