Bowman, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
789 Population 669/sq mi density
$27,500 Median Income $17,509 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $137,831 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
658 Violent Crime/100K 1,053 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$27,500 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
658 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowman, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,500
63% below
$17,509 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
71% below
Zillow: $137,831
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
39.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
658/100K
73% above
1,053/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
41.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Bowman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Home Value
29%
Rent
73%
Poverty
332%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
173%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowman a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowman residents earn a median household income of $27,500 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,509. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowman is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,831. Median rent is $848/month, with 39.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Bowman reports 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,053/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Bowman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowman has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population789
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,500
Per Capita$17,509
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty41.2%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$848
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$137,831
Housing Units386
Rent Burden39.4%

Crime

F
Violent658/100K
Property1,053/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation139 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute30 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowman was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.