State Senate District 45, 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 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
107,185 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,756 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 48
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Schools

Fennell Elementary
4 miles, N 1 star
Agape Christian Academy
9 miles, SE 3.2 star
Whale Branch Middle
10 miles, S 1.4 star
Whale Branch Early College High
10 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Lowcountry
18 miles, S 1.4 star
University of South Carolina Beaufort
24 miles, SW 1.9 star
Savannah College of Art and Design
42 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S 3.2 star
Hampton Regional Medical Center
20 miles, N 3.2 star
NH Beaufort
20 miles, S
Colleton Medical Center
22 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
91 miles, N 1.4 star