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Ladson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,261
Population
2,346/sq mi density
$83,031
Median Income
$36,627 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$311,238 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
3,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,031 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Ladson (13)
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. The park preserves Snee Farm, one of his plantation properties, where visitors can learn about the politician's influences on Charleston...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park F...
Weather: Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.
Colleton State Park
State Park
34 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and reju...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, C...
Weather: Check the forecast before getting on the road. Conditions can change rapidly within the park. Flooding can happen with little or no warning, so make sure to check water levels for Cedar Creek and the ...
Edisto Beach State Park
State Park
1,024 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S. Army compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to sur...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Biking, Boating, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wil...
Weather: Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range fr...
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the U...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Boat Tour, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Boat Tour, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Living History, Reenactments, Hist...
Weather: Mild winters. Hot and humid during the summer.
Givhans Ferry State Park
State Park
1,002 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hunting Island State Park
State Park
1,342 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kitfield Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poinsett State Park
State Park
1,011 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economic, and labor systems, was a time of significant transformation. The people, places, and events in Be...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winters can be mild, with periods of cold weather. During the Spring and Fall, weather is typically nice, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Summers can be very hot, with high temperatures and high humidi...
Santee State Park
State Park
2,828 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Woods Bay State Park
State Park
536 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0