Cope, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
27
Population
108/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cope, SC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
37.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Cope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cope a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
7.4% of adults in Cope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 37.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cope 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
Population27
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,907
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$176,339
Housing Units33
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,722/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation196 ft
Education
DBachelor's+7.4%
High School+37.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cope was built in 1944.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
63.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.