The Town FilesBamberg, South Carolina
Town in Bamberg County · population 3,076 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,900
- Household income
- $49,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 49.5
Bamberg is a town of 3,076 people in Bamberg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $157,900, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better transit than 95% of South Carolina towns.
How Bamberg ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bamberg is worth $157,900, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $49,531, which is more affordable than 60% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bamberg | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $817 | $937 |
| Median household income | $49,531 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bamberg
| People | Bamberg | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.8% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Bamberg
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bamberg since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 5, 2022 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 14, 1985.
Severe weather in Bamberg County since 1996
Bamberg County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 10, 2025 | Flood | DR-4858: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Bamberg County
Bamberg County had 3,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,983 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Bamberg itself the ACS puts it at 21.8%.
Public schools in Bamberg
3 public schools with 1,188 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | PK-6 | 647 | 14.1 |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | 9-12 | 354 | 12.2 |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | 7-8 | 187 | 11.7 |
Towns near Bamberg
- Denmark, SC6.0 mi · 3,186 people · home $63,900
- Orangeburg, SC16.4 mi · 13,240 people · home $163,500
- Brookdale, SC18.9 mi · 3,845 people · home $96,500
- Barnwell, SC19.8 mi · 4,652 people · home $145,300
- Williston, SC23.6 mi · 2,877 people · home $105,100
- Allendale, SC25.8 mi · 2,694 people · home $86,500
Bamberg questions
Is Bamberg, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bamberg scores better for retirees than 64% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 67%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.5).
How much does a house cost in Bamberg?
The median owner-occupied home in Bamberg is valued at $157,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,531, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Bamberg?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Bamberg get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bamberg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 5, 2022. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)