




Hampton, South Carolina
Hampton, SC Profile
Hampton, SC, population 2,837 , is located
in South Carolina's Hampton county,
about 55.0 miles from Savannah and 63.9 miles from Augusta.
In the 90's the population of Hampton has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hampton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hampton area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Carolina average.
Hampton Statistics
Hampton Gender Information
Males in Hampton: 1,294 (46%)
Females in Hampton: 1,543 (54%)
As % of Population in Hampton
Race Diversity in Hampton
White: 55%
African American: 42%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Hampton
Age Diversity in Hampton
Median Age in Hampton: 37.7 (Males in Hampton: 34.8, Females in Hampton: 40.0)
Hampton Males Under 20: 15%
Hampton Females Under 20: 14%
Hampton Males 20 to 40: 11%
Hampton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Hampton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Hampton Females 40 to 60: 15%
Hampton Males Over 60: 8%
Hampton Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Hampton
Hampton Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Hampton Median Household Income: $ 30,650
Hampton Median Value of Homes: $ 65,900
Law Enforcement in Hampton
Reported crimes in the Hampton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 424
Burglary: 50
Larceny-theft: 112
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,860
Hampton Location Information
Elevation: 95 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hampton
Varnville 3.4 Miles
Brunson 4.8 Miles
Gifford 6.6 Miles
Luray 7.9 Miles
Fairfax 8.5 Miles
Estill 10.8 Miles
Sycamore 12.2 Miles
Allendale 13.8 Miles
Furman 14.0 Miles
Scotia 15.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hampton
(Population 100,000+)
Savannah 55.0 Miles
Augusta 63.9 Miles
Columbia 77.8 Miles
Athens 150.0 Miles
Charlotte 163.3 Miles
Jacksonville 178.8 Miles
Atlanta 197.8 Miles
Fayetteville 198.2 Miles
Columbus 226.6 Miles
Winston-Salem 228.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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