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Pelzer, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 1,379 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1321.6%
 
Males: 615  (44.7%)
Females: 764  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29669

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,499 (it was $44,063 in 2000)
Pelzer:

$51,499
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,493 (it was $21,518 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,500 (it was $71,000 in 2000)
Pelzer:

$185,500
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $149,320; detached houses: $155,157; mobile homes: $40,831

Median gross rent in 2022: $970.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pelzer: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.7%
(24.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 64.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Pelzer, SC (2022)
    • 1,32787.5%White alone
    • 996.5%Hispanic
    • 785.1%Two or more races
    • 50.3%Black alone



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Pelzer, South Carolina as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pelzer is 314 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (42.4%), Irish (4.9%), Italian (4.7%), English (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), French (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 787 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 7,086 people per square mile   (high).

Pelzer, South Carolina map

39 residents are foreign born (1.5% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).

This town:

2.6%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $918 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $402 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (14.6 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (100.4 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (546.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

West Pelzer, SC (0.9 miles ),
Williamston, SC (1.4 miles ),
Ware Place, SC (2.0 miles ),
Piedmont, SC (2.1 miles ),
Golden Grove, SC (2.5 miles ),
Brushy Creek, SC (2.7 miles ),
Woodville, SC (2.7 miles ),
Belton, SC (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.64 N, Longitude: 82.46 W

Area code: 864

Distribution of median household income in Pelzer, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pelzer, SC in 2022

Pelzer satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+34.7%).

Average climate in Pelzer, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pelzer, South Carolina average temperatures Pelzer, South Carolina average precipitation Pelzer, South Carolina humidity Pelzer, South Carolina wind speed Pelzer, South Carolina snowfall Pelzer, South Carolina sunshine Pelzer, 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 82.6. This is about average.

City:

82.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.187. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 6.08. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.08
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.192. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.192
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 18.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2011 was 0.00369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00369
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Pelzer-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 13% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Pelzer town center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the town center injured 40 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pelzer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 53.4 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 148.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 116.6 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) earthquake occurred 338.6 miles away from Pelzer center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 180.7 miles away from Pelzer center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 259.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Anderson County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pelzer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pelzer:

  • HOSANNA HEALTH AND REHAB OF PIEDMONT LLC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PIEDMONT, SC)
  • CAPSTONE HEALTH AND REHAB OF EASLEY, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOME OF SC - FOOTHILLS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • ANDERSON PLACE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ANDERSON, SC)
  • DSI GREENVILLE RENAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, SC)
  • ANMED HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ANDERSON, SC)
  • RIDGE ROAD COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, SC)

Amtrak station near Pelzer:

  • 16 miles: GREENVILLE (1120 W. WASHINGTON ST.) . 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 taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pelzer:

  • Greenville Technical College (about 14 miles; Greenville, SC; Full-time enrollment: 9,859)
  • Anderson University (about 14 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Bob Jones University (about 17 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 19 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Furman University (about 20 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)
  • Clemson University (about 22 miles; Clemson, SC; FT enrollment: 20,131)
  • North Greenville University (about 30 miles; Tigerville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,341)

Public elementary/middle schools in Pelzer:

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Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: Ed Chaplin - Baseball player, Junior Wooten - Baseball player.

Anderson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Pelzer and their reported violations in the past:

PELZER TOWN OF (0410008) (Population served: 1,425, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JAN-02-2009, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from AUG-18-2010 to JAN-19-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.8%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pelzer:

Marital status in Pelzer, SC
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 47.2%
  • Separated: 6.1%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 20.9%

For population 25 years and over in Pelzer:

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pelzer, SC (based on Anderson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant97,855240
Mainline Protestant11,77559
Black Protestant7,88430
Catholic2,8512
Other1,1466
Orthodox501
None65,565-
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: 34
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Anderson County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 116
This county:

6.45 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 122
This county:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

11.8%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Anderson County:

27.7%
South Carolina:

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

12.9%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pelzer:

44.2%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

33.3%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.5
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

14.6%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.6%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Pelzer:

24.9%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

51.6%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.3%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pelzer, 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
Water Supply 2$5,474$32,8440$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,011$24,1320$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,472$41,6645$600
Financial Administration 0$0 1$234
Totals for Government 4$10,956$32,8686$834

Pelzer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,661,000 ($1204.50)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $494,000 ($358.23)
    Water Utilities: $248,000 ($179.84)
    Central Staff Services: $57,000 ($41.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($22.48)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($18.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $100,000 ($72.52)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $98,000 ($71.07)

Pelzer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $440,000 ($319.07)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $1,818,000 ($1318.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $25,000 ($18.13)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($2.18)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $294,000 ($213.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $105,000 ($76.14)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $71,000 ($51.49)

Pelzer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,463,000 ($1786.08)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,395,000 ($1736.77)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $68,000 ($49.31)

Pelzer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $460,000 ($333.58)
Businesses in Pelzer, SC
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Taco Bell1
FedEx1U-Haul1
KFC1

Strongest AM radio stations in Pelzer:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WHPB (1390 AM; 1 kW; BELTON, SC; Owner: ROBERT BRYSON)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WYRD (1330 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WGVL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • WELP (1360 AM; 5 kW; EASLEY, SC)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMUU (1260 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WDAB (1580 AM; 5 kW; TRAVELERS REST, SC; Owner: DABNEY-ADAMSON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pelzer:

  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WLFJ-FM (89.3 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBZT-FM (96.7 FM; MAULDIN, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTBI-FM (91.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W218AD (91.5 FM; BREVARD, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WOLI (103.9 FM; EASLEY, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Pelzer:

  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WNEH (Channel 38; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WYFF (Channel 4; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W50CL (Channel 50; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W65DS (Channel 65; HONEA PATH, SC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSQY-LP (Channel 66; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ASHEVILLE MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WRET-TV (Channel 49; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WNTV (Channel 29; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Pelzer fatal accident list:

Feb 16, 2021 03:20 AM, Sr-20, Sr-8, Lat: 34.643658, Lon: -82.465839, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 25, 2017 11:10 PM, Us-29, Lat: 34.984058, Lon: -82.086539, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 13, 1984 09:00 PM, 780, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.8mTotal length
  • $1,022,000Total costs
  • 13,750Total average daily traffic
  • 1,423Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,914Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pelzer)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

92 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Rt 2 Box 125 (Lat: 34.670944 Lon: -82.402611), Call Sign: KYS447, Licensee ID: L00103328,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.515 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/1995, Expiration Date: 12/10/2000, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2001, Registrant: Tillman S Ayers, Rt 2 Box 125, Pelzer, SC 29669, Phone: (803) 243-3703

  • WEST PELZER TOWN HAL, 3 Hindman Street (Lat: 34.645222 Lon: -82.468139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQSZ568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.312 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2013, Expiration Date: 12/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2024, Certifier: Lyle K Watkins, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • WEST PELZER WATER ME, 125 N Hwy 20 (Lat: 34.644944 Lon: -82.464833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQTA241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.312 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2013, Expiration Date: 12/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2024, Certifier: Lyle K Watkins, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 34.668028 Lon: -82.516611, Call Sign: WRCQ722,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.375 MHz, 464.650 MHz, 469.375 MHz, 469.650 MHz, 469.975 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2018, Expiration Date: 12/07/2028, Certifier: Jason Moorehead, Registrant: Broadway Technologies, 203 N Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697, Phone: (864) 934-2479, Email:

  • Lat: 34.687694 Lon: -82.376806, Call Sign: WRKY228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.062 MHz, 452.662 MHz, 456.762 MHz, 457.062 MHz, 457.662 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2021, Expiration Date: 03/03/2031, Certifier: William Bennett, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LLC, P.O. Box 559001, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:

  • Lat: 34.625028 Lon: -82.391194, Call Sign: WROR854,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.730 MHz, 151.835 MHz, 152.892 MHz, 157.530 MHz, 157.650 MHz, 159.555 MHz, 159.757 MHz, 159.802 MHz, 160.042 MHz, 160.140 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2021, Expiration Date: 11/29/2031, Certifier: Mike Hiley, Registrant: Broadway Technologies Inc, 203 N. Hamilton St., Williamston, SC 29697, Phone: (864) 841-2199, Fax: (864) 841-2198, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • White Plains, 202 Spearman Rd (Lat: 34.671389 Lon: -82.549167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 108 m, Overall height: 112 m, Call Sign: WQIT293,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • PELZER SC, 191 Hwy. 20 (Lat: 34.646722 Lon: -82.464694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 53.6 m, Overall height: 57 m, Call Sign: WQIT297,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • WAREPLACE, 124 Stoddard Road (Lat: 34.617167 Lon: -82.382028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 64.3 m, Call Sign: WLN518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2015, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pelzer)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: ALBEE JAMES D ZENITH AIR CH801 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUPERIOR O-360 (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733YD, N733YD, N-733YD, Serial Number: 87034, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Samuel S Mcnair, Po Box 6, Pelzer, SC 29669
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 734RH, N734RH, N-734RH, Serial Number: 17269051, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/29/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas G Sexton, 591 Garrison Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91RG, N91RG, N-91RG, Serial Number: 24-115, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2008
    Registrant (LLC): M&m Aviation LLC, 623 Old Hundred Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 94815, N94815, N-94815, Serial Number: 4929, Certificate Issue Date: 04/26/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Hugh Jr Ohandley, 133 Robinwood Ln, Pelzer, SC 29669
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 738SZ, N738SZ, N-738SZ, Serial Number: 17270213, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/25/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas G Sexton, 591 Garrison Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/14/2019

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 87. The highest number of fires - 132 took place in 2017, and the least - 51 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Pelzer, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.9%), and Structure Fires (33.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Pelzer, SC
    • 59642.9%Outside Fires
    • 46933.8%Structure Fires
    • 24817.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 755.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Pelzer, SC
Most common first names in Pelzer, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James13871.3 years
William12473.2 years
John9973.7 years
Mary5376.7 years
George4570.4 years
Charles4469.9 years
Robert3567.9 years
Annie3280.1 years
Thomas2970.9 years
Joseph2574.3 years
Most common last names in Pelzer, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis6572.9 years
Smith6273.0 years
King3677.5 years
Garrett3276.5 years
Rogers3275.7 years
Williams3075.6 years
Chapman2976.7 years
Coker2781.3 years
Campbell2577.1 years
Chandler2482.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pelzer, SC
  • 75.5%Utility gas
  • 21.2%Electricity
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pelzer, SC
  • 56.8%Utility gas
  • 38.4%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Pelzer compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
There are 10 pilots and 36 other airmen in this city.
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