Bowman, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$315 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$390 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orangeburg County
5
Orangeburg Urban Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orangeburg County
7
Orangeburg Urban Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 39, SC State House District 95, SC
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Schools

Bethune-Bowman Middle/High
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bethune-Bowman Elementary
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Branchville High
9 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lockett Elementary
9 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

South Carolina State University
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
Claflin University
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
Colleton Medical Center
30 miles, S • 3.2 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
36 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hampton Regional Medical Center
41 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
48 miles, N • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
80 miles, NE • 1 star
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