Bowman, SC Town Hall · Justin Felder / CC BY-SA 3.0United States Post Office Bowman · Attitude2000 / CC BY-SA 4.0Bowman eternal flame · Attitude2000 at English Wikipedia / Public domain
Bowman is a small town of 652 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $33,250
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bowman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether Bowman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bowman 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: 88.6
Bowman's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bowman costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bowman, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Bowman's violent crime rate is 1174.9 per 100,000 residents
— 209% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1174.9 /100k
Property Crime
1174.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bowman is served primarily by Newberry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bowman, SC
National Avg
School District
Newberry 01
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bowman sees average highs of 57.8°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Bowman's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bowman roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,300 and median rent is $778/month.
Bowman's violent crime rate is 1174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1174.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bowman are operated by Newberry 01.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bowman, SC has a population of 652, a median household income of $33,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Bowman averages 57.8°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bowman, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29018.
The population of Bowman, South Carolina is 652 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bowman: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $78,300, median household income $33,250, crime index 208 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
