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