Branchville is a small town of 1,301 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $34,486
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Branchville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Branchville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Branchville 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: 86.3
Branchville's overall cost of living index is 86.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Branchville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Branchville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$541
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,486
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Branchville's violent crime rate is 103.5 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
103.5 /100k
Property Crime
1759.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Branchville is served primarily by Orangeburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Branchville, SC
National Avg
School District
Orangeburg
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Branchville sees average highs of 57.5°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Branchville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Branchville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,800 and median rent is $541/month.
Branchville's violent crime rate is 103.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1759.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Branchville are operated by Orangeburg.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Branchville, SC has a population of 1,301, a median household income of $34,486, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
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.
Branchville averages 57.5°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Branchville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29432.
The population of Branchville, South Carolina is 1,301 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Branchville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $87,800, median household income $34,486, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Branchville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
