Kiawah Island, SC
Living in Kiawah Island
Bikeability
30
Walkability
25
Commute
35
Public Transit
45
Affordability
1
Public Safety
84
Airports
53
Hospitals
50
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Charleston Collegiate School
7 miles, N
Montessori School of Johns Island
8 miles, N
Nativity School
9 miles, NE
O'QUINN Schools of Porter Gaud
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kiawah Island, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
13 miles, NE
College of Charleston
14 miles, NE
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
14 miles, NE
Charleston Southern University
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kiawah Island, SC
Roper Hospital
13 miles, NE
Musc Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
13 miles, N
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
20 miles, N
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
75 miles, SW
Myrtle Beach International Airport
98 miles, NE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
110 miles, NW