Branchville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,169 Population 369/sq mi density
$40,144 Median Income $25,884 per capita
$98,900 Home Value $150,665 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,144 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,900 home value, $772/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Branchville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,144
47% below
$25,884 per capita
Home Value
$98,900
65% below
Zillow: $150,665
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Branchville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
35%
Rent
66%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
322%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Branchville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Branchville residents earn a median household income of $40,144 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,884. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Branchville is $98,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,665. Median rent is $772/month, with 34.3% 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

Branchville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,355/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Branchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Branchville 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

Population1,169
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,144
Per Capita$25,884
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,900
Rent$772
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$150,665
Housing Units620
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,355/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation124 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Branchville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.