Rowesville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 489/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $18,919 per capita
$114,200 Home Value $120,000 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 42.5% income on 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, 1.7% 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

Rowesville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,125
63% below
$18,919 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
59% below
Zillow: $120,000
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
61.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Rowesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
41%
Rent
63%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowesville 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

Rowesville residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,919. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Rowesville is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,000. Median rent is $738/month, with 42.5% 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 1967.

Education

8.2% of adults in Rowesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 61.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population406
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$18,919
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A
Home Value$114,200
Rent$738
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$120,000
Housing Units220
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death16,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+61.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute24 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowesville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.