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Southwest Edisto Island

Charleston · Go

Can 166 — pburka (Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

84out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. Southwest Edisto Island is a serene, scenic coastal sanctuary characterized by maritime forests, salt marshes, and exceptionally low crime rates. The area is very safe for visitors, though its deep rural isolation requires planning for travel and emergency needs.”
— Gogo, on Southwest Edisto Island

Walk score

8/100

Bike score

28/100

Recent local news: Local coverage frequently focuses on coastal land conservation efforts and roadway flood-mitigation initiatives along Highway 174 during severe weather events.

About the area

Rural & CoastalQuiet RetreatScenic NatureCar-Dependent

Occupying the southwestern coastal expanse of Edisto Island, this area is defined by tidal waterways, historic plantations, and a slow Lowcountry pace of life. It serves as a quiet jumping-off point for exploring natural preserves, maritime trails, and pristine barrier island ecology.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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