Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 20 min6:13 am – 8:33 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 58 min7:20 am – 5:18 pm
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People12,722 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.73,917 householdsMedian household income $75,325Median home value $263,100Median rent $996 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,450 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.4% unemployment rate49% of adults are in the labour force, 5,151 employedMain industries: manufacturing 20%, education and health care 17%, construction 15%Average commute 40 minutes82% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 4%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 71°FColdest month January: highs 58°F, lows 35°F53 in of rain a yearwettest month JulySnow is rare72 days above 90°F, 45 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Summerville 4w station, 6 mi away; snow from Givhans Ferry 2 Ese
Nearby landmarksGivhans Ferry State Park Campgroundcampground · 4.0 miBobs Lakelake · 4.5 miLake Carie Yelleaulake · 5.2 miRosom Hillpeak · 7.7 miCane Islandisland · 8.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGivhans Ferry State Parkstate park · 2.4 mi · 1,002 acresEdisto River Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.2 mi · 1,393 acresSawmill Branch Trail 2recreation area · 8.1 miJerry Blackwell Sports Complex at Gahagan Parkrecreation area · 9.6 miColonial Dorchester State Historic Sitestate historic site · 11.3 mi · 73 acresColleton State Parkstate park · 16.7 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes18 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 22 Nov 197415 mi away, near Ladson, South CarolinaMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 27 Sep 202113 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateDorchester County, SC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality61% of days had good air in 2025222 of 365 days measured142 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 47, worst day 105main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Charleston County, SC, 28 mi away
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription69% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone15% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLieber Correctional Institute (1870050)serves 1,646 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation53 ft16 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalHCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital11.5 miPost officeRidgeville Post Office3.0 miTown hallRidgeville Town Hall3.2 miPoliceRidgeville Police Department3.2 miFire stationDorchester County Ridgeville Fire Department Station 82.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportCharleston International Airport CHS20 miInterstateI-265.4 miUS highwayUS 784.1 miAmtrakCharleston, SC CHS23 miCoachNorth Charleston 4565 Gaynor AveGreyhound23 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 29472 ZIP area.
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