Branchville, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 971 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.3%
 
Males: 452  (46.6%)
Females: 519  (53.4%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29432.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,642 (it was $22,429 in 2000)
Branchville:

$33,642
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,969 (it was $14,509 in 2000)

Branchville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $108,190 (it was $49,900 in 2000)
Branchville:

$108,190
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $153,976; detached houses: $177,741; townhouses or other attached units: $180,729; mobile homes: $73,500

Median gross rent in 2022: $530.

March 2022 cost of living index in Branchville: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.8%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.9% for Black residents, 61.5% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Branchville, SC (2022)
    • 73154.7%White alone
    • 53139.7%Black alone
    • 362.7%Hispanic
    • 151.1%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Two or more races

Races in Branchville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Branchville, South Carolina as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Branchville is 1,240 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Branchville by year

Type

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(103.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(103.3)
1
(104.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(105.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(201.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(104.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(97.3)
1
(99.1)
7
(696.5)
1
(100.8)
1
(101.7)
3
(309.9)
1
(104.6)
1
(105.0)
1
(105.7)
5
(534.2)
1
(103.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(194.6)
4
(396.4)
2
(199.0)
6
(604.8)
3
(305.2)
4
(413.2)
3
(313.8)
6
(630.3)
1
(105.7)
1
(106.8)
3
(310.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
15
(1,459)
17
(1,685)
28
(2,786)
24
(2,419)
11
(1,119)
21
(2,169)
28
(2,929)
13
(1,366)
25
(2,643)
20
(2,137)
13
(1,346)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(97.3)
4
(396.4)
3
(298.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(305.2)
2
(206.6)
2
(209.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(105.7)
4
(427.4)
1
(103.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index99.2146.7288.6219.8110.9483.5291.8119.7227.3234.0104.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Branchville, SC

Crime rate in Branchville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (2 officers - 1 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.14
South Carolina average:

2.21
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Ancestries: British (5.1%), English (4.1%), Swiss (4.0%), Irish (3.4%), American (2.8%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 125 feet

Land area: 3.27 square miles.

Population density: 297 people per square mile   (very low).

Branchville, South Carolina map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
South Carolina:

2.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,621 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $450 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Charleston, SC (52.9 miles , pop. 79,641).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (135.2 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (562.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Rowesville, SC (2.9 miles ),
Bowman, SC (3.2 miles ),
Reevesville, SC (3.2 miles ),
Smoaks, SC (3.3 miles),
Bamberg, SC (3.6 miles ),
Cordova, SC (3.7 miles),
Cope, SC (3.7 miles),
St. George, SC (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.25 N, Longitude: 80.82 W

Area code: 803

Distribution of median household income in Branchville, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Branchville, SC in 2022
Branchville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in Branchville, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.2%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Wood products (5.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Food (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Branchville, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Branchville, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Branchville, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.3. This is better than average.

City:

60.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.95. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.95
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.21. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.81
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Branchville-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the Branchville town center .

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 tornado 6.2 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Branchville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 46.0 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 43.0 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 223.5 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 360.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orangeburg County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Branchville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Branchville:

  • VNA OF GREATER BAMBERG (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • CENTRAL BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • UNIHEALTH POST-ACUTE CARE OF BAMBERG (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • JOLLEY ACRES HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORANGEBURG, SC)
  • LAUREL BAYE HEALTHCARE OF ORANGEBURG (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORANGEBURG, SC)

Airports located in Branchville:

Amtrak station near Branchville:

  • 20 miles: DENMARK (200 W. BARUCH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Branchville:

  • South Carolina State University (about 18 miles; Orangeburg, SC; Full-time enrollment: 3,481)
  • Denmark Technical College (about 19 miles; Denmark, SC; FT enrollment: 2,050)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 21 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • Charleston Southern University (about 48 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,012)
  • Trident Technical College (about 51 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 13,125)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 52 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 8,916)
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (about 54 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 27,789)

Public high school in Branchville:

Public elementary/middle school in Branchville:

  • LOCKETT ELEMENTARY (Location: 1349 DORANGE ROAD, Grades: PK-6)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Branchville: Camp Edisto (A), Orangeburg County Fire Department Branchville (B), Branchville Rescue Squad (C), Branchville Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Branchville include: Wilson Chapel (A), Canaan Church (B), Branchville United Methodist Church (C), Bethel Church (D), Branchville Christian Church (E), Branchville Baptist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Raylrode Daze Festival (150 Edward Street).

Orangeburg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Branchville and their reported violations in the past:

BRANCHVILLE TOWN OF (3810005) (Population served: 1,248, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-18-2010), St Show-cause Hearing (NOV-01-2010), St Admin Penalty assessed (NOV-22-2010), St AO (w/penalty) issued (NOV-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-24-2012)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-02-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-18-2010), St Show-cause Hearing (NOV-01-2010), St Admin Penalty assessed (NOV-22-2010), St AO (w/penalty) issued (NOV-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-17-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-01-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-28-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-28-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2006)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2005)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.1%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
20 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
18 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Branchville (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants Bank of South Carolina: Branchville Branch at 7633 Freedom Road, branch established on 1987/10/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $303.7 mil, Deposits: $262.3 mil, headquarters in Holly Hill, SC, positive income, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Fmb Of S.C. Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Branchville:

Marital status in Branchville, SC
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Branchville:

  • High school or higher: 77.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.0
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Branchville, SC (based on Orangeburg County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,734124
Mainline Protestant15,33660
Black Protestant9,40041
Other2,3138
Catholic1,1253
None37,593-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 23
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Orangeburg County:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 78
Orangeburg County:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Here:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.9%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Orangeburg County:

38.2%
State:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.6%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Branchville:

48.2%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Branchville:

45.0%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.7
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.4%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.9%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

39.1%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

51.8%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.4%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Branchville, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,692$46,1522$2,972
Judicial and Legal 1$2,577$30,9241$1,218
Water Supply 1$2,343$28,1160$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$1,815
Totals for Government 4$12,613$37,83912$6,004

Branchville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Local Fire Protection: $140,000 ($144.18)
    Regular Highways: $130,000 ($133.88)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($6.18)
  • Current Operations - Transit Utilities: $227,000 ($233.78)
    Police Protection: $184,000 ($189.50)
    Sewerage: $164,000 ($168.90)
    Water Utilities: $150,000 ($154.48)
    Central Staff Services: $102,000 ($105.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $89,000 ($91.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $61,000 ($62.82)
    General - Other: $54,000 ($55.61)
    Regular Highways: $41,000 ($42.22)
    General Public Buildings: $23,000 ($23.69)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $19,000 ($19.57)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($16.48)
    Parking Facilities: $4,000 ($4.12)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($2.06)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $48,000 ($49.43)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $39,000 ($40.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($23.69)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($21.63)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($10.30)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($6.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($5.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($4.12)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($3.09)
    Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($1.03)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($1.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $444,000 ($457.26)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $25,000 ($25.75)

Branchville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $272,000 ($280.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $50,000 ($51.49)
    Other: $8,000 ($8.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($8.24)
    Parking Facilities: $8,000 ($8.24)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $46,000 ($47.37)
    Transit Utilities: $8,000 ($8.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $136,000 ($140.06)
    Gas Utilities: $8,000 ($8.24)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($1.03)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $23,000 ($23.69)
    General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($16.48)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($14.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $187,000 ($192.58)
    Transit Utilities: $2,000 ($2.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $77,000 ($79.30)
    General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($18.54)
    Other: $14,000 ($14.42)
    Highways: $4,000 ($4.12)
  • Tax - Property: $302,000 ($311.02)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $184,000 ($189.50)
    Other Selective Sales: $104,000 ($107.11)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $97,000 ($99.90)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($3.09)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.06)

Branchville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $634,000 ($652.94)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $530,000 ($545.83)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $104,000 ($107.11)

Branchville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,192,000 ($1227.60)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $12,000 ($12.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Branchville:

  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRIT (790 AM; 1 kW; BAMBERG-DENMARK, SC; Owner: VOORHEES COLLEGE)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALD (1080 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WALTERBORO, SC; Owner: JACQUELYN COLLIER PEMBROKE)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WVOC (560 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Branchville:

  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPX (94.5 FM; BOWMAN, SC; Owner: GLORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCSQ (92.5 FM; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQKI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WTCB (106.7 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHXT (103.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WSSB-FM (90.3 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WORG (100.3 FM; ELLOREE, SC; Owner: GARRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Branchville:

  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W55CQ (Channel 55; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Branchville fatal accident list:

Sep 27, 2005 11:30 PM, Us-78, Us-21, Lat: 33.253020, Lon: -80.817800, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 15, 2003 07:25 PM, Us-78, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 16, 2000 10:15 PM, Sr-117, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 27, 1989 07:00 PM, 78, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 17, 1979 04:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 1977 11:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.9mTotal length
  • 11,025Total average daily traffic
  • 2,609Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,436Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Branchville, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Branchville, SC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Branchville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

67 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Sc Hwy 210 2.1 Mi Ne (Lat: 33.281000 Lon: -80.781472), Call Sign: KBZ287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.980 MHz, 154.980 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/1997, Expiration Date: 06/15/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/17/2002, Registrant: State Of South Carolina, 1429 Senate St 512 Rutledge Bldg, Columbia, SC 29201, Phone: (803) 734-8255

  • BRANCHVILLE SITE, 3341 Calhoun St. (Branchville / 092051) (Lat: 33.275028 Lon: -80.835750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 110.3 m, Overall height: 111.6 m, Call Sign: WPWI505,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.210 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 11/21/2032, Certifier: John H Smith, Registrant: County Of Orangeburg, 1558 Ellis Ave, Orangeburg, SC 29116, Phone: (803) 533-6265, Fax: (803) 533-5899, Email:

  • 3341 Calhoun St. (Branchville / 092051) (Lat: 33.275028 Lon: -80.835750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 110.3 m, Overall height: 111.6 m, Call Sign: WQKD269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.210 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2009, Expiration Date: 10/03/2009, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2009, Certifier: Billy Staley, Registrant: County Of Orangeburg, 1558 Ellis Ave, Ornageburg, SC 29116, Phone: (803) 533-6264, Fax: (803) 535-2339, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • NA REEVES BR, 120 Old Town Road (Lat: 33.247806 Lon: -80.831833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQOV923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2012, Expiration Date: 02/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2018, Certifier: Scott Hedspeth, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • 8OB0570A, 120 Old Town Road (Lat: 33.247806 Lon: -80.831833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 90.8 m, Overall height: 96.6 m, Call Sign: WRAG251,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 11/07/2027, Cancellation Date: 02/23/2021, Certifier: David Weblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Branchville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: RANS S-14 AIRAILE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 133CM, N133CM, N-133CM, Serial Number: 1191005, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Charles M Ott, 4973 Cattle Creek Rd, Branchville, SC 29432
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/10/2018
  • Aircraft: RANS CO S-12XL AIRAILE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: HIRTH 2706 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 166CM, N166CM, N-166CM, Serial Number: 6950612, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Charles M Ott, 4973 Cattle Creek Rd, Branchville, SC 29432
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/11/2018

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 34. The highest number of reported fires - 70 took place in 2011, and the least - 5 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Branchville, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.3%), and Structure Fires (38.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Branchville, SC
    • 22742.3%Outside Fires
    • 20738.5%Structure Fires
    • 7714.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 264.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Branchville, SC
Most common first names in Branchville, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3173.8 years
John3172.6 years
James2872.7 years
Robert1969.6 years
William1774.4 years
Willie1675.4 years
Annie1478.6 years
George1473.3 years
Thomas1374.1 years
David977.6 years
Most common last names in Branchville, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams3075.0 years
Byrd2977.9 years
Berry2572.1 years
Smoak2379.0 years
Mcalhany2177.0 years
Thompson2072.1 years
Myers1879.5 years
Rhoad1478.9 years
Bowman1364.7 years
Ott1373.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Branchville, SC
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 24.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.6%Wood
  • 1.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Branchville, SC
  • 97.7%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Branchville compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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