What is the median household income in Hamer?

The median household income in Hamer, SC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.5%.

What is the weather like in Hamer, SC?

Hamer has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Hamer, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Hamer, SC?

Hamer has a violent crime rate of 1446.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3090.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Hamer, SC?

School district data for Hamer is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Hamer, SC a Good Place to Live?

Hamer is a small town of 760 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 18.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Hamer stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hamer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hamer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hamer metro area.

Metric	Hamer, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$624	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Hamer's violent crime rate is 1446.9 per 100,000 residents — 281% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1446.9 /100k

Property Crime

3090.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hamer, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hamer sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hamer, SC
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hamer, SC	National Avg
Population	760	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Little Rock, SC 4 mi Dillon, SC 4 mi Rowland, NC 5 mi Newtown, SC 5 mi Raemon, NC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hamer

Hamer, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29547

Hamer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamer, SC affordable or expensive?

Hamer has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $624/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Hamer, SC?

Hamer's violent crime rate is 1446.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3090.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hamer?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hamer, SC a good place to live?

Hamer, SC has a population of 760, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 18.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hamer?

Hamer averages 56.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hamer?

Hamer, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29547.

What is the population of Hamer?

The population of Hamer, South Carolina is 760 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hamer?

Key numbers for living in Hamer: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 287 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.