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Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina

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Population in July 2007: 2,891.
Males: 1,392  (48.2%)
Females: 1,499  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
South Carolina median age:

35.4 years

Zip code: 29487

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,308 (it was $31,653 in 2000)
Wadmalaw Island:

$67,308
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,586 (it was $18,989 in 2000)

Wadmalaw Island CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $348,464 (it was $83,600 in 2000)
Wadmalaw Island:

$348,464
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $669,135; detached houses: $733,419; townhouses or other attached units: $453,068; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $321,738; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $507,286; mobile homes: $132,716; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $178,811
March 2022 cost of living index in Wadmalaw Island: 90.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wadmalaw Island, SC (2000)
    • 1,58160.6%Black alone
    • 90634.7%White alone
    • 1084.1%Hispanic
    • 110.4%Two or more races
    • 30.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.08%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 7 feet

Land area: 41.9 square miles.

Population density: 69 people per square mile   (very low).

Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Wadmalaw Island CCD:

0.7% ($602)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, SC (14.6 miles , pop. 96,650).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (180.7 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (580.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Rockville, SC (1.9 miles),
Seabrook Island, SC (2.2 miles ),
Kiawah Island, SC (2.3 miles ),
Meggett, SC (2.5 miles ),
Johns Island, SC (2.7 miles ),
Hollywood, SC (2.7 miles ),
Edisto Island, SC (3.0 miles ),
Ravenel, SC (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.65 N, Longitude: 80.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Distribution of median household income in Wadmalaw Island, SC in 2022
Wadmalaw Island satellite photo by USGS

Wadmalaw Island tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in Wadmalaw Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Wadmalaw Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Registered nurses (3.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Construction laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.4%)

Average climate in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina average temperatures Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina average precipitation Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina humidity Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina wind speed Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina snowfall Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina sunshine Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 68.9. This is about average.

City:

68.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 6.19. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.19
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.288. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.288
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 23.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2011 was 0.00361. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00361
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Wadmalaw Island-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Carolina state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/11/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Wadmalaw Island place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/11/2008, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.9 miles away from the place center caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wadmalaw Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 17.3 miles away from Wadmalaw Island center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 27.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from Wadmalaw Island center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 22.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 385.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/1995 at 13:45:57, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 21.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Charleston County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Wadmalaw Island:

  • HARVEST HEALTH AND REHAB OF JOHNS ISLAND, LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JOHNS ISLAND, SC)
  • HERMINA TRAEYE MEMORIAL NSG HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JOHNS ISLAND, SC)
  • HEARTLAND HOSPICE- CHARLESTON (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • DCI JAMES ISLAND (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • RAI CARE CENTERS CHARLESTON (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • ASHLEY CROSSING REHAB AND NURS. (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • NHC HEALTH CARE, CHARLESTON (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)

Amtrak station near Wadmalaw Island:

  • 19 miles: CHARLESTON (N. CHARLESTON, 4565 GAYNOR AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wadmalaw Island:

  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 17 miles; Charleston, SC; Full-time enrollment: 3,683)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 17 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,138)
  • College of Charleston (about 17 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 10,974)
  • Trident Technical College (about 21 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 13,125)
  • Charleston Southern University (about 24 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,012)
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 67 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 9,964)
  • Savannah State University (about 68 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 4,193)

Public elementary/middle school in Wadmalaw Island:

See full list of schools located in Wadmalaw Island

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wadmalaw Island: Sellkirk Plantation (A), New Cut Plantation (B), Point Farm (C), Anchorage Plantation (D), Saint John's Fire Department Station 3 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wadmalaw Island include: Saint James Bethel Church (A), Salem Church (B), Webster Church (C), Bethlehem Church (D), Jerusalem Church (E), Little Rock Church (F), Rockville Presbyterian Church (G), Grace Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Leadenwah Creek (A), Fickling Creek (B), Adams Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Wadmalaw Island: Rockville Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Bohicket Boat Adventure & Tour CO (Tours & Charters; 2789 Cherry Point Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Charleston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Wadmalaw Island that have no violations reported:

  • WADMALAW ISLAND COMM CNT (1070958) (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.9%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.3%
Whole state:

14.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

10.1%
Whole state:

6.5%
59 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000
11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Wadmalaw Island:

Marital status in Wadmalaw Island, SC
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Wadmalaw Island:

  • High school or higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.3
South Carolina average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wadmalaw Island, SC (based on Charleston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant77,602223
Mainline Protestant47,209106
Black Protestant37,531103
Catholic26,00319
Other8,68824
Orthodox8502
None152,326-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 88
Here:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Charleston County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
Charleston County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 140
Charleston County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 393
Here:

11.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Charleston County:

8.8%
State:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.5%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.7%
South Carolina:

13.4%

10.38% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($106,855 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.38%
South Carolina average:

8.89%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($264 average AGI)
Charleston County:

0.04%
South Carolina average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Berkeley County, SC  1.43% ($64,155 average AGI)
from Dorchester County, SC  1.05% ($48,203)
from Mecklenburg County, NC  0.23% ($182,708)


9.80% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($68,552 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.80%
South Carolina average:

7.46%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($339 average AGI)
Charleston County:

0.05%
South Carolina average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Berkeley County, SC  2.06% ($57,458 average AGI)
to Dorchester County, SC  1.43% ($47,134)
to Greenville County, SC  0.19% ($77,087)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wadmalaw Island:

  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMA (1250 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXTC (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WQSC (1340 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC,)
  • WQNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALD (1080 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: JACQUELYN COLLIER PEMBROKE)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wadmalaw Island:

  • WYBB (98.1 FM; FOLLY BEACH, SC; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WCOO (105.5 FM; KIAWAH ISLAND, SC; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS II OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WMGL (101.7 FM; RAVENEL, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSUY (96.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSSX-FM (95.1 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXLY (102.5 FM; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WEZL (103.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAVF (96.1 FM; HANAHAN, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCI (89.3 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WRFQ (104.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WALC (100.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W205BJ (88.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WYFH (90.7 FM; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWWZ (93.3 FM; SUMMERVILLE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJNI (106.3 FM; LADSON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • WSSP (94.3 FM; GOOSE CREEK, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W220CN (91.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wadmalaw Island:

  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCSC-TV (Channel 5; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WCSC, INC.)
  • WITV (Channel 7; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WCIV (Channel 4; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WCIV, LLC)
  • WMMP (Channel 36; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WMMP LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WTAT-TV (Channel 24; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: WTAT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJEA-LP (Channel 12; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CHARLES S. NAMEY)
  • W21BX (Channel 21; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WJRB-LP (Channel 18; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RAUL INFANTE, JR.)
  • WJNI-LP (Channel 57; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • WTBD-LP (Channel 22; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • WCHD-LP (Channel 49; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: IZZO LIVING TRUST)
  • W26CF (Channel 26; SUMMERVILLE, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
Wadmalaw Island fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Wadmalaw Island fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Jacob T Chapman, 1275' N Of Maybank Hwy Anchorage Plantation Rd Intersection (277321), Type: 45.8, Structure height: 45019 m, Overall height: 45.8 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Jacob T Chapman, 1275' N Of Maybank Hwy Anchorage Plantation Rd Intersection (277321) (Lat: 32.699306 Lon: -80.119833), Type: 45.8, Structure height: 45019 m, Overall height: 45.8 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • 2412 Marina Rd (Lat: 32.625472 Lon: -80.200667), Type: Tower, Call Sign: KZA729,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/02/1998, Expiration Date: 09/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2003, Registrant: Adams Creek Marine, 2412 Marina Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

  • 2789 Cherry Point Rd (Lat: 32.583528 Lon: -80.166472), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQA868, Licensee ID: L00815574,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 2.09790 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 157.025 MHz, 4.14740 MHz, 6.22540 MHz, 8.29840 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2015, Registrant: Cherry Point Seafood Inc, 2789 Cherry Point Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487, Phone: (843) 559-0858, Fax: (843) 559-1156

  • 2438 Sea Island Yacht Club Rd (Lat: 32.597694 Lon: -80.196750), Type: Tower, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WRV501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.700 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2000, Expiration Date: 12/11/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2006, Registrant: Sea Island Yacht Club, 2438 Sea Island Yacht Club Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wadmalaw Island)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8253Z, N8253Z, N-8253Z, Serial Number: CE-1627, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lincoln Groom, 1178 Pilot Boy Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-N (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82TE, N82TE, N-82TE, Serial Number: 1817, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 05/22/2006
    Registrant (LLC): Air Urology LLC, 4959 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185F (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1900Q, N1900Q, N-1900Q, Serial Number: 18503499, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/29/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Lincoln D Groom, 1178 Pilot Boy, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/20/2018, Exported to: Argentina

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 39 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Wadmalaw Island, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (60.7%), and Structure Fires (20.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wadmalaw Island, SC
    • 14860.7%Outside Fires
    • 4920.1%Structure Fires
    • 3815.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 93.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wadmalaw Island, SC
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wadmalaw Island, SC
  • 53.4%Electricity
  • 37.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 0.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wadmalaw Island, SC
  • 47.4%Electricity
  • 46.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Wadmalaw Island compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Wadmalaw Island on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms (population 1,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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  • Andrew Payne (1)

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