Bamberg County

SC · Pop. 18,425 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Bamberg County is a rural county in SC with a population of approximately 18,425.

$/Acre: $1,143
Property Tax: 0.57%
Growing Season: 231 days
Broadband: 61%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 11.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%
Local Sales Tax1.65%
Combined Sales Tax7.65%
Cost of Living Index103.7
Median Household Income$73,287
Poverty Rate18.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,143
Median Home Price$302K
Acres for Sale2641
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season231 days
Annual Rainfall50.5 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low40°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,717 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)116 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K949
Property Crime /100K663
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyStrong