Brunson, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
457 Population 448/sq mi density
$37,391 Median Income $28,279 per capita
$102,700 Home Value $122,362 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,391 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,700 home value, $922/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Brunson, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,391
50% below
$28,279 per capita
Home Value
$102,700
64% below
Zillow: $122,362
Median Rent
$922/mo
21% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Brunson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
36%
Rent
79%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brunson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brunson residents earn a median household income of $37,391 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,279. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brunson is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,362. Median rent is $922/month, with 32.5% 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 1971.

Education

15.2% of adults in Brunson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brunson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population457
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,391
Per Capita$28,279
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,700
Rent$922
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$122,362
Housing Units273
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death16,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation137 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute37 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Brunson was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.