Kiawah Island, SC

Living in Kiawah Island

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 25
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 21
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Schools 33
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Residents

1.7k Population +38 (2010–19)
68  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
82% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years3%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years71%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

High school graduate4%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree41%
Graduate degree41%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$194k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more50%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Mgt, science, and arts73%
Sales and office22%
Service5%

Commute

Car, truck, or van56%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home38%

Housing

$1.5M Median Home Value +$533k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198940%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M19%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more35%

House Heating Type

Electricity86%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kiawah Island

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38

Property Crime in Kiawah Island

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 4 0
Feb 52 3 0
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 76 5 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 59 3 0
Dec 51 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kiawah Island

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding68
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kiawah Island, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kiawah Island, SC

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Nativity School
9 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Kiawah Island, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kiawah Island, SC

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Roper Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Musc Medical Center
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Kiawah Island, SC

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