Murrells Inlet, SC
Living in Murrells Inlet
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute96
Public Transit2
Affordability50
Public Safety48
Airports37
Hospitals70
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.1kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office32%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$264kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murrells Inlet
United States45
South Carolina43
Georgetown County56
Property Crime in Murrells Inlet
United States48
South Carolina52
Georgetown County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murrells Inlet
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murrells Inlet, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murrells Inlet, SC
St Michael Catholic School
4 miles, NE
All Saints Church School
8 miles, SW
Montessori School of Pawleys Island
8 miles, SW
Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Murrells Inlet, SC
Coastal Carolina University
17 miles, N
Francis Marion University
55 miles, NW
Charleston Southern University
71 miles, SW
College of Charleston
74 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murrells Inlet, SC
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
1 miles, E
Conway Medical Center
16 miles, N
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
16 miles, N
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Murrells Inlet, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
11 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
58 miles, NW
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
73 miles, SW
Wilmington International Airport
83 miles, NE