Ladson, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
16,261 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$402 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,349 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Berkeley County
5
Charleston-North Charleston 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

Berkeley County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 80
Sep 5 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 44, SC State House District 92, SC
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Schools

College Park Elementary
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sangaree Middle
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
College Park Middle
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Faith Christian School & Daycare
1 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Charleston Southern University
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Charleston Cosmetology Institute
6 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Trident Medical Center
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Musc Medical Center
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
82 miles, E • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
84 miles, NE • 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
87 miles, N • 1.4 star
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