State House District 56, SC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
5/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
47,664
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
35.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$72,394
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$338,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,369
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
South Carolina
6
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 0 | 45 |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 81 |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 74 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| Dec | 3 | 0 | 48 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.
Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 62%Schools
Ocean Bay Elementary
<1 miles, S
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4.6
Ocean Bay Middle
<1 miles, SW
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3.7
Academy For Arts/Science/Technology
<1 miles, SW
Myrtle Beach Sda Christian School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Strand College of Hair Design
4 miles, SE
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1
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Conway
7 miles, NW
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1
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
8 miles, NW
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1.4
Coastal Carolina University
8 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SE
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4.1
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
8 miles, NW
Conway Medical Center
8 miles, NW
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3.2
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
18 miles, SW
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4.1
Airports
Myrtle Beach International Airport
8 miles, SW
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2.3
Florence Regional Airport
57 miles, NW
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1
Wilmington International Airport
65 miles, E
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1.4
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
84 miles, N
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1