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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 19,836 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: +80.8%
Males: 9,783  (49.3%)
Females: 10,053  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

61.8 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29582.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,171 (it was $38,787 in 2000)
North Myrtle Beach:

$71,171
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $52,407 (it was $27,006 in 2000)

North Myrtle Beach city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $411,052 (it was $126,700 in 2000)
North Myrtle Beach:

$411,052
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $435,934; detached houses: $519,259; townhouses or other attached units: $279,502; in 2-unit structures: $228,262; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $119,794; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $257,995; mobile homes: $122,487

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,322.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Myrtle Beach: 91.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.5% for American Indian residents, 1.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in North Myrtle Beach, SC (2022)
    • 17,54786.6%White alone
    • 1,4467.1%Hispanic
    • 5152.5%Asian alone
    • 5142.5%Two or more races
    • 1800.9%Black alone
    • 280.1%American Indian alone

Races in North Myrtle Beach detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 31 registered sex offenders living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as of April 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in North Myrtle Beach is 526 to 1.


Crime rates in North Myrtle Beach by year

Type

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2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(21.6)		1
(7.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(25.8)		2
(12.5)		1
(6.1)		1
(6.0)		1
(5.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.7)		2
(10.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		7
(42.6)		12
(87.3)		13
(93.4)		9
(63.1)		14
(95.4)		17
(112.8)		17
(109.6)		22
(138.0)		20
(121.8)		30
(179.8)		16
(94.4)		14
(81.5)		17
(96.3)		11
(55.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		20
(121.9)		31
(225.4)		43
(309.1)		24
(168.4)		20
(136.3)		26
(172.5)		25
(161.1)		28
(175.6)		13
(79.2)		16
(95.9)		10
(59.0)		6
(34.9)		6
(34.0)		12
(60.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		73
(444.8)		61
(443.6)		47
(337.8)		61
(428.0)		87
(593.0)		59
(391.4)		53
(341.5)		67
(420.2)		37
(225.3)		61
(365.5)		45
(265.6)		81
(471.4)		77
(436.3)		64
(321.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		256
(1,560)		481
(3,498)		376
(2,703)		367
(2,575)		279
(1,902)		331
(2,196)		237
(1,527)		197
(1,235)		200
(1,218)		194
(1,163)		108
(637.5)		90
(523.8)		115
(651.6)		75
(377.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,001
(6,099)		1,190
(8,653)		1,034
(7,432)		1,064
(7,466)		1,158
(7,893)		1,309
(8,683)		1,091
(7,031)		927
(5,814)		982
(5,980)		785
(4,704)		911
(5,377)		847
(4,929)		816
(4,624)		733
(3,686)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		74
(450.9)		154
(1,120)		93
(668.5)		105
(736.7)		137
(933.8)		157
(1,041)		98
(631.5)		116
(727.5)		105
(639.4)		199
(1,192)		97
(572.5)		63
(366.6)		92
(521.3)		56
(281.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		2
(12.2)		3
(21.8)		2
(14.4)		1
(7.0)		4
(27.3)		3
(19.9)		8
(51.6)		4
(25.1)		3
(18.3)		1
(6.0)		1
(5.9)		3
(17.5)		4
(22.7)		1
(5.0)
City-Data.com crime index548.8906.7818.1738.5759.3804.5694.5649.4554.0622.6463.7433.1458.1343.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Crime rate in North Myrtle Beach detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 115 (82 officers - 71 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.65
South Carolina average:

2.21
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North Myrtle Beach, SC City Guides:

Accommodations 4Annual Events & Festivals 2Education 1Golf 4Health Care 2Nightlife 3Parks & Recreation 7Relocation 4Restaurants 5Shopping 1Tours & Attractions 2

Ancestries: European (15.1%), English (14.6%), Irish (11.7%), American (10.6%), German (9.1%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 8 feet

Land area: 13.0 square miles.

Population density: 1,521 people per square mile   (low).

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina map

1,476 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 1.7% Asia, 1.1% Europe).

This city:

7.3%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,360 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,409 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wilmington, NC (52.1 miles , pop. 75,838).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (138.1 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (469.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Atlantic Beach, SC (1.6 miles ),
Briarcliffe Acres, SC (2.1 miles ),
Little River, SC (2.1 miles ),
Carolina Shores, NC (2.8 miles ),
Calabash, NC (2.9 miles ),
Sunset Beach, NC (3.3 miles ),
Longs, SC (3.3 miles ),
Myrtle Beach, SC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 33.82 N, Longitude: 78.68 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,928 (+19.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,924 (45.1%)

Area code: 843

Distribution of median household income in North Myrtle Beach, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Myrtle Beach, SC in 2022

Property values in North Myrtle Beach, SC

North Myrtle Beach satellite photo by USGS

North Myrtle Beach tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 505 buildings, average cost: $330,700
  • 2021: 465 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2020: 380 buildings, average cost: $250,200
  • 2019: 290 buildings, average cost: $260,800
  • 2018: 314 buildings, average cost: $252,900
  • 2017: 297 buildings, average cost: $252,500
  • 2016: 262 buildings, average cost: $253,900
  • 2015: 232 buildings, average cost: $259,100
  • 2014: 273 buildings, average cost: $241,200
  • 2013: 265 buildings, average cost: $230,700
  • 2012: 221 buildings, average cost: $231,100
  • 2011: 162 buildings, average cost: $223,300
  • 2010: 138 buildings, average cost: $238,900
  • 2009: 104 buildings, average cost: $254,700
  • 2008: 136 buildings, average cost: $253,100
  • 2007: 221 buildings, average cost: $261,000
  • 2006: 383 buildings, average cost: $236,400
  • 2005: 462 buildings, average cost: $200,900
  • 2004: 425 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2003: 391 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2002: 265 buildings, average cost: $145,600
  • 2001: 179 buildings, average cost: $154,500
  • 2000: 244 buildings, average cost: $130,100
  • 1999: 192 buildings, average cost: $130,200
  • 1998: 215 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 1997: 186 buildings, average cost: $105,900
Number of permits per 10,000 North Myrtle Beach, SC residents
Average permit cost in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Historical population in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Historical housing units in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Population change in the 1990s: +1,857 (+20.4%).
Most common industries in North Myrtle Beach, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.5%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.7%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.2%)
Most common occupations in North Myrtle Beach, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)

Average climate in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.2. This is about average.

City:

75.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00000. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00000
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

North Myrtle Beach-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the North Myrtle Beach city center injured 46 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Myrtle Beach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 285.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 105.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 228.7 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 98.6 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 218.7 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 100.4 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 Horry County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Fires: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Myrtle Beach topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in North Myrtle Beach:

  • FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES NORTH MYRTLE BEACH (710 A HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH)

Other hospitals and medical centers near North Myrtle Beach:

  • GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)
  • COVENANT TOWERS HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE MYRTLE BEACH (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF MYRTLE BEACH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)

Airports located in North Myrtle Beach:

Amtrak station near North Myrtle Beach:

  • 17 miles: MYRTLE BEACH (1100 JETPORT RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Myrtle Beach:

  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College (about 19 miles; Conway, SC; Full-time enrollment: 5,772)
  • Coastal Carolina University (about 20 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 8,881)
  • Cape Fear Community College (about 51 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 8,372)
  • Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (about 54 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington (about 54 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 13,112)
  • Robeson Community College (about 59 miles; Lumberton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,322)
  • Francis Marion University (about 62 miles; Florence, SC; FT enrollment: 3,624)

Public elementary/middle school in North Myrtle Beach:

  • OCEAN DRIVE ELEMENTARY (Location: 901 11TH AVENUE NORTH, Grades: PK-5)

Private elementary/middle school in North Myrtle Beach:

  • THE LORDS CHILDREN (Students: 96, Location: 818 JORDAN RD, Grades: PK-1)
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User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • WNMB Radio in North Myrtle Beach is owned by Norman Communications Inc. (not Fidelity Broadcasting) Licensed was transferred by FCC in 2004

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Myrtle Beach: Gator Hole Golf Course (A), Robbers Roost Golf Club (B), Sherwood Forest Campground (C), Surf Golf and Beach Club (D), Camp Nixon (E), Harbourgate Resort and Marina (F), North Myrtle Beach Ocean Drive Wastewater Treatment Facility (G), Windy Hill Antiaircraft Camp (H), J Bryan Floyd Community Center (I), North Myrtle Beach City Hall (J), Horry County Fire Department North Myrtle Beach (K), North Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 5 (L), North Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 2 (M), North Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 3 (N), North Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 1 (O), North Myrtle Beach Police Department - Customer Service (P), Briarcliffe Acres Police Department (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: North Strand Plaza Shopping Center (1), Surfwood Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Myrtle Beach include: Lakeside Baptist Church (A), King of Glory Lutheran Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Church of God (D), Trinity Church (E), Lake Side Church (F), Coastal Christian Center (G), Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (H), Saint Stephens Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Southeastern Memorial Gardens (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Prices Swamp Run (A), Lewis Pond (B), Prices Swamp (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Salt Flat Creek (A), Nixon Creek (B), Camp Branch Run (C), Eden Saltworks Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in North Myrtle Beach include: McLean Park (1), Central Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Windy Hill Beach (A), Cherry Grove Beach (B), Futch Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Preservation Station (Petting Zoos; Bearfoot Landings) (1), Exotic Aquarium Designs (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1415 Old Highway 17 North) (2), Libraries-Horry County - Branches- North Myrtle Beach (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 799 2nd Avenue North) (3), Sheraton Broadway Plantation (Tourism Consultants; 1104 Kings Highway) (4), Libraries-Horry County - North Myrtle Beach (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 799 2nd Avenue North) (5), Palmetto Vacations of the Carolinas (Recreation Areas; 905 Sea Mountain Hwy) (6), Park Place Properties (Amusement & Theme Parks; 614 Sea Mountain Highway) (7), Fun World (Amusement & Theme Parks; 700 7th Avenue South) (8), Grand PRIX Family Thrill Parks (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3201 South King Highway) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Maritime Beach Club (440 N Ocean Blvd) (1), Ocean Garden Villas (1809 South Ocean Boulevard) (2), Best Western Inn & Suites (1601 Highway 17 South) (3), Ocean Inn (1305 North Ocean Boulevard) (4), Back to the Beach (1416 South Ocean Boulevard) (5), Crescent Beach Villas (1709 South Ocean Boulevard) (6), By the Sea Motel (1801 South Ocean Boulevard) (7), Hampton Inn Harbourgate (2112 Little River Neck Road) (8), Holiday Inn (2713 South Ocean Blvd) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Matt Kyle - College basketball player (Yale Bulldogs).

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

2.0 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with most branches in North Myrtle Beach (2011 data):

  • TD Bank, National Association: Crescent Beach Branch at 1801 Highway 17 South, branch established on 1994/05/05; Cherry Grove Branch at 1201 Sea Mountain Highway, branch established on 1988/07/18. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: North Myrtle Beach Main Branch at 521 Main St, branch established on 1954/01/11; North Myrtle Beach Highway 17 Branch at 720 Highway 17 South, branch established on 1986/07/16. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • The Conway National Bank: North Myrtle Beach Office Branch at 110 Highway 17 North, branch established on 2002/09/30; Northside Branch at Highway 17 And Chestnut Road, branch established on 1977/05/02. Info updated 2010/06/01: Bank assets: $914.3 mil, Deposits: $733.3 mil, headquarters in Conway, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Cnb Corporation
  • First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston: North Myrtle Beach Branch at 550 Highway 17 North, branch established on 2004/01/21; North Myrtle Branch at 606 Main Street, branch established on 2005/06/06. Info updated 2012/02/24: Bank assets: $3,140.4 mil, Deposits: $2,278.8 mil, headquarters in Charleston, SC, negative income in the last year, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 69 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: North Myrtle Beach Branch at 1025 Highway 17 South, branch established on 1967/07/20; Barefoot Commons Financial Center at 3910 Highwy 17 S, branch established on 2010/07/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Horry County State Bank: Ocean Drive Branch at 617 Hwy. 17 South, branch established on 2007/06/11; Windy Hill Branch at 4400 Hwy 17 South, branch established on 2002/05/24. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $537.9 mil, Deposits: $491.4 mil, headquarters in Loris, SC, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Hcsb Financial Corporation
  • First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.: North Myrtle Beach Branch at 601 Highway 17 South, branch established on 1999/03/22. Info updated 2011/08/24: Bank assets: $8,104.0 mil, Deposits: $6,880.8 mil, headquarters in Columbia, SC, positive income, 197 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: North Myrtle Beach Branch at 1339 U.S. Highway 17, South, branch established on 1974/02/11. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Carolina Bank & Trust Co.: N Myrtle Beach Branch at 1043 Sea Mountain Hwy, branch established on 2001/05/07. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $358.5 mil, Deposits: $314.2 mil, headquarters in Lamar, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: First Carolina Bancshares Corporation
  • 6 other banks with 6 local branches

For population 15 years and over in North Myrtle Beach:

Marital status in North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in North Myrtle Beach:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
South Carolina average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - North Myrtle Beach
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Myrtle Beach, SC (based on Horry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant61,718270
Mainline Protestant18,27839
Catholic18,1595
Black Protestant7,89141
Other3,14814
Orthodox7303
None159,367-
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: 56
This county:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Here:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 164
Horry County:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 459
Horry County:

18.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Horry County:

27.1%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Horry County:

15.8%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.2%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
North Myrtle Beach:

43.8%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
North Myrtle Beach:

22.5%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
North Myrtle Beach:

9.8%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
North Myrtle Beach:

6.9
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
North Myrtle Beach:

35.1%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
North Myrtle Beach:

52.8%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Myrtle Beach, SC Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 81$423,199$62,6960$0
Parks and Recreation 62$250,270$48,43996$86,027
Firefighters 56$284,565$60,9780$0
Water Supply 33$153,415$55,7870$0
Financial Administration 30$172,958$69,1831$1,452
Solid Waste Management 29$129,591$53,6240$0
Streets and Highways 27$115,834$51,4820$0
Correction 26$91,262$42,1210$0
Other and Unallocable 21$94,647$54,0840$0
Other Government Administration 19$155,968$98,5062$2,515
Police - Other 13$72,099$66,5530$0
Sewerage 11$73,018$79,6560$0
Judicial and Legal 8$94,333$141,5001$1,550
Totals for Government 416$2,111,158$60,899100$91,544

North Myrtle Beach government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $4,316,000 ($217.58)
    General Public Buildings: $2,057,000 ($103.70)
    Police Protection: $539,000 ($27.17)
    Natural Resources - Other: $440,000 ($22.18)
    Sewerage: $93,000 ($4.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $90,000 ($4.54)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $16,937,000 ($853.85)
    Police Protection: $11,190,000 ($564.13)
    Water Utilities: $6,431,000 ($324.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,643,000 ($284.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,293,000 ($216.42)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,215,000 ($212.49)
    Sewerage: $3,765,000 ($189.81)
    Central Staff Services: $3,624,000 ($182.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,545,000 ($178.72)
    Regular Highways: $2,877,000 ($145.04)
    Financial Administration: $2,114,000 ($106.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,383,000 ($69.72)
    General Public Buildings: $1,185,000 ($59.74)
    Natural Resources - Other: $257,000 ($12.96)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $222,000 ($11.19)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $2,237,000 ($112.77)
    Local Fire Protection: $845,000 ($42.60)
    General - Other: $689,000 ($34.73)
    Police Protection: $658,000 ($33.17)
    Sewerage: $558,000 ($28.13)
    Water Utilities: $499,000 ($25.16)
    Regular Highways: $274,000 ($13.81)
    General Public Building: $97,000 ($4.89)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $79,000 ($3.98)
    Financial Administration: $48,000 ($2.42)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($1.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,841,000 ($1857.28)

North Myrtle Beach government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,180,000 ($311.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,473,000 ($275.91)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $5,466,000 ($275.56)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,987,000 ($150.58)
    Parking Facilities: $993,000 ($50.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $254,000 ($12.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,261,000 ($63.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $837,000 ($42.20)
    Other: $42,000 ($2.12)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,700,000 ($388.18)
    Special Assessments: $1,312,000 ($66.14)
    Rents: $451,000 ($22.74)
    Fines and Forfeits: $197,000 ($9.93)
    Interest Earnings: $139,000 ($7.01)
    Sale of Property: $62,000 ($3.13)
    Donations From Private Sources: $40,000 ($2.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,472,000 ($427.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $5,447,000 ($274.60)
    General Local Government Support: $1,294,000 ($65.23)
    Highways: $992,000 ($50.01)
  • Tax - Property: $20,246,000 ($1020.67)
    Other Selective Sales: $13,731,000 ($692.23)
    Other License: $8,798,000 ($443.54)
    Public Utility License: $2,374,000 ($119.68)

North Myrtle Beach government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,858,000 ($295.32)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000,000 ($252.07)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,224,000 ($162.53)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,366,000 ($119.28)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,253,000 ($113.58)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $1,336,000 ($67.35)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $916,000 ($46.18)

North Myrtle Beach government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,253,000 ($2029.29)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $916,000 ($46.18)
Businesses in North Myrtle Beach, SC
NameCountNameCount
Applebee's1McDonald's2
Arby's2Nike1
Best Western1Office Depot1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Olive Garden1
CVS2Papa John's Pizza1
Chick-Fil-A1Pizza Hut2
Circle K1Quality1
Clarks1Rite Aid1
Cold Stone Creamery1Sprint Nextel1
Comfort Inn1Starbucks1
Cracker Barrel1Subway3
Curves1Super 82
FedEx6T-Mobile2
Firestone Complete Auto Care1T.G.I. Driday's1
GNC1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Hardee's1UPS9
Hilton1Vans1
IHOP1Verizon Wireless1
KFC1Waffle House1
Kroger1Walgreens2
La Quinta1Walmart1
Lowe's1

Strongest AM radio stations in North Myrtle Beach:

  • WMIR (1200 AM; 6 kW; ATLANTIC BEACH, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC BEACH RADIO, INC.)
  • WQJM (1450 AM; 10 kW; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNMB (900 AM; 0 kW; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPJS (1330 AM; 5 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: WPJS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAB (1370 AM; 5 kW; TABOR CITY, NC; Owner: WTAB, INC)
  • WMYT (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CAROLINA BEACH, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WENC (1220 AM; 5 kW; WHITEVILLE, NC; Owner: DHA COMMUNICATIONS, 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)
  • WJMX (970 AM; 10 kW; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WAAV (980 AM; 5 kW; LELAND, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLSC (1240 AM; 1 kW; LORIS, SC; Owner: J.A.R.C. BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Myrtle Beach:

  • WEZV (105.9 FM; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHQR (91.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCO (94.9 FM; LORIS, SC; Owner: CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WYNA (104.9 FM; CALABASH, NC; Owner: COASTLINE COMMUNICATIONS OF CAROLINA INC)
  • WYAV (104.1 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WKZQ-FM (101.7 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WMYB (92.1 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WGTR (107.9 FM; BUCKSPORT, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF MYRTLE BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WKVC (88.9 FM; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WYEZ (94.5 FM; MURRELLS INLET, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHMC-FM (90.1 FM; CONWAY, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WWXM (97.7 FM; GARDEN CITY, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF MYRTLE BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WEGX (92.9 FM; DILLON, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WJXY-FM (93.9 FM; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGNI (102.7 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNN (99.5 FM; SOCASTEE, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WDAI (98.5 FM; PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDZD (93.5 FM; OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC; Owner: QANTUM OF MYRTLE BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WYAK-FM (103.1 FM; SURFSIDE BEACH, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMNX (97.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around North Myrtle Beach:

  • WFXB (Channel 43; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: GE MEDIA, INC.)
  • W49AN (Channel 49; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSI-CA (Channel 11; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: BEACH TV OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WGSC-CA (Channel 8; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: BEACH TV OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WSFX-TV (Channel 26; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WUNJ-TV (Channel 39; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W34CQ (Channel 34; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHMC (Channel 23; CONWAY, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WPDE-TV (Channel 15; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: GRAND STRAND COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWMB (Channel 21; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBTW (Channel 13; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WECT (Channel 6; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W47CK (Channel 47; SHALLOTTE, NC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWSC-LP (Channel 28; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: WWSC TELEVISION, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of North Myrtle Beach fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 72Number of bridges
  • 2,306ft / 703mTotal length
  • $6,529,000Total costs
  • 928,017Total average daily traffic
  • 60,537Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in North Myrtle Beach, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 61970-1979
  • 602000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for North Myrtle Beach, SC
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in North Myrtle Beach)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in North Myrtle Beach, SC)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 82 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in North Myrtle Beach)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in North Myrtle Beach)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 37 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$154,748318$223,848510$225,53413$125,6585$612,920552$221,9475$55,872
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$029$283,77240$219,2192$34,7600$054$251,2571$52,480
APPLICATIONS DENIED8$134,030106$268,249297$241,3228$110,4900$0290$236,4316$80,763
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$241,80364$279,047147$228,8633$213,7170$0138$245,6490$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$128,93013$305,02530$248,6910$00$034$237,3390$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0402.00 , 0403.00, 0404.00, 0405.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$207,2063$317,2936$216,687
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$225,6622$232,4354$210,120
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$230,4256$267,8576$252,988
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$199,6633$189,1433$201,703
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$138,6770$03$138,677
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0402.00 , 0403.00, 0404.00, 0405.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Myrtle Beach, SC - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 97. The highest number of reported fires - 153 took place in 2007, and the least - 3 in 2012. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in North Myrtle Beach, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (43.6%), and Outside Fires (41.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in North Myrtle Beach, SC
    • 71843.6%Structure Fires
    • 68341.4%Outside Fires
    • 20412.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 432.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for North Myrtle Beach, SC

Fire-safe hotels and motels in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina:

  • Cherry Grove Manor, 2104 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 249-2731
  • Hampton Inn-Harborgate, 2112 Little Riv Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 249-1997, Fax: (843) 249-1998
  • Rodeway Inn North Myrtle Beach, 1755 Hwy 17 N, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 249-2490, Fax: (843) 280-5494
  • Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort, 1321 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 417-1700, Fax: (843) 417-1703
  • Harbourgate Marina Club, 2100 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 417-1160, Fax: (843) 417-1161
  • Bay Watch Resort & Conference Center, 2701 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 272-4600, Fax: (843) 272-4440
  • Avista Resort, 300 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 249-2521, Fax: (843) 417-1061
  • Prince Resort At The Cherry Grove Pier, 3500 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 , Phone: (843) 417-1300, Fax: (843) 417-1303
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Most common first names in North Myrtle Beach, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James10372.4 years
Robert9672.1 years
William9472.4 years
John8073.5 years
Mary6977.4 years
Charles4674.8 years
George4376.1 years
Joseph3175.7 years
Thomas3070.9 years
Margaret2777.6 years
Most common last names in North Myrtle Beach, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bellamy4972.3 years
Lewis3774.1 years
Smith3575.0 years
Johnson2875.0 years
Gore2872.0 years
Williams2471.5 years
Ward2273.0 years
Davis2176.0 years
Brown2071.8 years
Vereen1968.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 92.9%Electricity
  • 5.0%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 94.8%Electricity
  • 3.2%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Solar energy
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood


North Myrtle Beach compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

North Myrtle Beach on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time financial administration workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time firefighters per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time park and recreation workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: sales and related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in other U.S. states (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 least-safe cities (highest city-data.com crime index) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: real estate and rental and leasing (population 5,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of parks and recreation per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the worst general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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