James Island, South Carolina

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Population in July 2007: 37,514.
Males: 18,059  (48.1%)
Females: 19,455  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
South Carolina median age:

35.4 years

Zip code: 29412

Estimated median household income in 2022: $97,419 (it was $45,813 in 2000)
James Island:

$97,419
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $59,864 (it was $24,401 in 2000)

James Island CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $557,292 (it was $133,700 in 2000)
James Island:

$557,292
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 James Island: 103.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in James Island, SC (2000)
    • 26,55378.4%White alone
    • 6,34318.7%Black alone
    • 4131.2%Hispanic
    • 2610.8%Two or more races
    • 2090.6%Asian alone
    • 640.2%American Indian alone
    • 210.06%Other race alone
    • 70.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in James Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in James Island, South Carolina as of May 07, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in James Island is 37,514 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 08/2006

Land area: 42.1 square miles.

Population density: 890 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.5% ($719)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, SC (4.4 miles , pop. 96,650).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (178.4 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (569.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Charleston, SC (2.1 miles ),
Folly Beach, SC (2.2 miles ),
Sullivan's Island, SC (2.6 miles ),
Johns Island, SC (2.7 miles ),
Mount Pleasant, SC (3.0 miles ),
Bear Swamp, SC (3.1 miles ),
North Charleston, SC (3.3 miles ),
Isle of Palms, SC (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.73 N, Longitude: 79.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Distribution of median household income in James Island, SC in 2022
James Island satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in James Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.1%)
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.1%)
Most common occupations in James Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)

Average climate in James Island, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.9. This is about average.

City:

69.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.0779. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0779
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.33. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.33
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 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.288
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.0
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 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00361
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

James Island-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Carolina state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/11/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the James Island place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

James Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 53% 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 16.1 miles away from the city 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 23.9 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 166.4 miles away from James Island center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 22.8 miles away from James Island 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 375.7 miles away from James Island 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 16.3 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 James Island:

  • CAMP ICF/MR (Hospital, about 1 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • DCI JAMES ISLAND (Dialysis Facility, about 1 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • PHC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • ROPER HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • CHARLESTON VA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, Acute Care - Veterans Administration, about 4 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • MUSC MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • FRANKLIN C FETTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; CHARLESTON, SC)

Amtrak station near James Island:

  • 11 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 James Island:

  • College of Charleston (about 4 miles; Charleston, SC; Full-time enrollment: 10,974)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 4 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,138)
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 5 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,683)
  • Trident Technical College (about 15 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 13,125)
  • Charleston Southern University (about 19 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,012)
  • South Carolina State University (about 75 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 76 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in James Island: Island Plaza (A), Whitehall Plantation (B), Charleston Golf Course (C), Plum Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (D), North Windmill (E), Mariners Cay Racquet and Yacht Club (F), South Windmill (G), Fort Johnson Marine Biological Station (H), Charleston Country Club (I), James Island Yacht Club (J), James Island Magistrate Office (K), Charleston County Public Library James Island Branch Library (L), Folly Beach Library (M), City of Charleston Fire Department Station 13 (N), James Island Fire Department Station 3 (O), James Island Fire Department Station 4 (P), James Island Fire Department Station 2 (Q), James Island Fire Department Station 1 (R), City of Charleston Fire Department Station 7 (S), Folly Beach Fire Department (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Meyer Park Plaza Shopping Center (1), James Island Shopping Center (2), Harbor View Shopping Center (3), Cross Creek Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in James Island: Saint James Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wolfpit Run (A), Simpson Creek (B), Second Sister Creek (C), Secessionville Creek (D), Seaside Creek (E), Schooner Creek (F), Robbins Creek (G), Rat Island Creek (H), Wappoo Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in James Island include: Stephen Washington Park (1), Secessionville Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Folly Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Roddy White - 2005 NFL player (Atlanta Falcons, born: Nov 2, 1981), Matt Gochnauer - College basketball player (The Citadel Bulldogs), Morris Grant - Boxer, Joseph Attles - Actor.

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

2.2 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.5%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.3%
Whole state:

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

4.9%
Whole state:

6.5%

People in group quarters in James Island in 2010:

  • 61 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 15 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 8 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 4 people in college/university student housing

People in group quarters in James Island in 2000:

  • 110 people in nursing homes
  • 40 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 17 people in religious group quarters
  • 14 people in other group homes

For population 15 years and over in James Island:

Marital status in James Island, SC
  • Never married: 27.4%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in James Island:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
South Carolina average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for James 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
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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
This 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:
Charleston County:

25.5%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.7%
South Carolina:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 3$16,849$67,3961$230
Financial Administration 3$16,113$64,4520$0
Other Government Administration 2$11,508$69,0486$5,587
Parks and Recreation 1$3,423$41,0760$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 8$7,743
Totals for Government 9$47,893$63,85715$13,560

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)
Businesses in James Island, SC
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1Goodwill2
Burger King1H&R Block1
Domino's Pizza1SONIC Drive-In1
GNC1Walgreens1

Strongest AM radio stations in James Island:

  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMA (1250 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXTC (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC)
  • WQSC (1340 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC,)
  • WQNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZJY (1480 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTMZ (910 AM; 0 kW; DORCHESTER TERR.-BRE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in James Island:

  • 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.)
  • WRFQ (104.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W205BJ (88.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WALC (100.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUY (96.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • WAVF (96.1 FM; HANAHAN, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCI (89.3 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W220CN (91.9 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWWZ (93.3 FM; SUMMERVILLE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGL (101.7 FM; RAVENEL, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFCH (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WSSP (94.3 FM; GOOSE CREEK, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCSQ (92.5 FM; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJNI (106.3 FM; LADSON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)

TV broadcast stations around James 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)
  • WJEA-LP (Channel 12; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CHARLES S. NAMEY)
  • 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)
  • W21BX (Channel 21; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WJRB-LP (Channel 18; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: RAUL INFANTE, JR.)
  • WCHD-LP (Channel 49; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: IZZO LIVING TRUST)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJNI-LP (Channel 57; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • WTBD-LP (Channel 22; NORTH CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: THOMAS B. DANIELS)
  • W26CF (Channel 26; SUMMERVILLE, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of James Island fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in James Island)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in James Island, SC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CAMP AND FOLLY SC, 1622 Highland Avenue (028632) (Lat: 32.738722 Lon: -79.965861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 49 m, Overall height: 49.9 m, Call Sign: WQIT708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2008, Expiration Date: 05/12/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/12/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • JAMES ISL, 750' N Of Kings Rd 1.5 Mi Ese Of Centerville (Lat: 32.727389 Lon: -79.943139), Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WLV721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2170.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2007, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in James Island)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 17. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 63 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in James Island, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.2%), and Outside Fires (34.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in James Island, SC
    • 12650.2%Structure Fires
    • 8734.7%Outside Fires
    • 3614.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for James Island, SC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in James Island, SC
  • 52.9%Electricity
  • 44.4%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in James Island, SC
  • 66.0%Electricity
  • 31.9%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.4%Wood
  • 0.3%No fuel used


James Island compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

James Island on our top lists:

  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: legal support workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: architects, surveyors, and cartographers (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: registered nurses (population 5,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: postsecondary teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #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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