Bamberg County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
13,164 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 3 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 40, SC State House District 90, SC
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Schools

Andrew Jackson Academy
2 miles, SE • 5 star
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
7 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Richard Carroll Elementary
8 miles, NE • 1.9 star

Colleges

Voorhees College
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
Denmark Technical College
9 miles, N • 1 star

Hospitals

Hampton Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
27 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Colleton Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
51 miles, N • 1.4 star