Bishopville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,015 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
5
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

Lee County
5
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 2%

Schools

Dennis Elementary
<1 miles, N 1 star
Robert E Lee Academy
1 miles, E 4.6 star
Lee High
2 miles, S 1 star

Colleges

Coker University
15 miles, NE 1.4 star
Sumter Beauty College
20 miles, SW 1 star
Morris College
20 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of South Carolina-Sumter
21 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Kershawhealth
20 miles, NW 4.1 star
Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
21 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Florence Regional Airport
30 miles, SE 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
54 miles, W 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
84 miles, SE 2.3 star