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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 139 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3483°N, 80.6843°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orangeburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Bowman has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.7").