Bishopville is a small town of 2,986 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $40,909
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bishopville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Bishopville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bishopville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.2
Bishopville's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bishopville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bishopville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$611
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,909
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Bishopville's violent crime rate is 815.9 per 100,000 residents
— 115% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
815.9 /100k
Property Crime
4363.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bishopville is served primarily by Lee 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bishopville, SC
National Avg
School District
Lee 01
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bishopville sees average highs of 55.4°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Bishopville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bishopville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,400 and median rent is $611/month.
Bishopville's violent crime rate is 815.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bishopville are operated by Lee 01.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bishopville, SC has a population of 2,986, a median household income of $40,909, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bishopville averages 55.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bishopville, South Carolina is 2,986 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bishopville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $129,400, median household income $40,909, crime index 212 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bishopville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
