Rowesville, SC

South Carolina

Rowesville is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 406. Residents earn $28,125 per year, which is 63% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 489/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $18,919 per capita
$114,200 Home Value
$738 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $738/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,125
63% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,200
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $738
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Rowesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population406
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 29%

Economy

B+
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$18,919
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,007M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$114,200
Rent$738
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+61.4%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute24 min
Libraries7

Is Rowesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rowesville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rowesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rowesville is $28,125, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rowesville is $114,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rowesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rowesville has a population of 406 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (70.7%), with 29.3% White.

Population

406
Total Population
489
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.1%
Female 59.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rowesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rowesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rowesville is $28,125, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rowesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,125
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,919
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
IRS Avg AGI$53,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,850
County GDP$4,007M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail340
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,721
22% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rowesville is $114,200, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,200
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$738
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,721
22% below US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
In Rowesville, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 31.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rowesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes14.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure39.8%
Asthma10.7%
COPD8.1%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity31.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress15.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.5%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access49.4%
Healthcare Facilities217

Crime Rates: Rowesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45

Safety Score

Rowesville 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 is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates33.3722°N, 80.8362°W
County FIPS45075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.2%
D 61.8%

Winner: Democrat by 24.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+61.4%
School Test Score4.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density489/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores340

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Work from Home6.4%

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