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Crime |
The crime rate in Aiken is above average. |
Medical Facilities |
Aiken Regional Medical Center |
Transportation |
Augusta Regional Airport is 21 miles. It is not considered a walkable community - you have to drive for most errands. I20 is just to the north. |
Valuable Links |
Visit Aiken South Carolina |
What people are saying about Aiken | |
To Dan ref individual\'s rights | |
The Foundation is aware of area residents\' push-back and recognizes the resulting health complications as a potential deterrent to continued burning at will. So far, though (and for the past 25 years) the burns continue. And, because their largest neighbor burns, some residents are quick to ignite their own debris in backyard pits and drums, further contributing to the region\'s unhealthy air. | |
Posted by Mary Pauline on March 18, 2016 | |
Hitchcock Woods | |
The Hitchcock Woods forestland controlled burn management plan causes ongoing significant adverse and hazardous health conditions, due to the smoke and particulate residue that travels and settles all over Aiken. by Mary Pauline | |
Posted by admin on March 09, 2016 | |
Mary Pauline added these comments: | |
Hitchcock Woods Foundation, the owner of Hitchcock Woods, uses prescribed (also referred to as controlled) burning to manage their forest. Among its directors\' goals is restoration of the natural ecosystems of Hitchcock Woods, to a snapshot view of what this region looked like 10,000 years ago. The burn occurs daily, weather permitting, sometimes more than a hundred acres in one day. Smoke dispersal is a chronic concern. The resulting heavy smoke and particulate travels throughout the entire town. Occasionally, especially with an evening weather inversion, the smoke settles at ground level. The burns will continue forever. The adverse health implications of exposure to this type of air contamination are well documented. The Hitchcock Woods burn stunts the growth of Aiken. | |
Posted by admin on March 09, 2016 | |
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- State: SC
- Environment: Rural,Small Town,Equestrian,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature: 81+
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jfb
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