The Town FilesBranchville, South Carolina
Town in Orangeburg County · population 998 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,300
- Household income
- $43,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 48.0
Branchville is a town of 998 people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $115,300, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of South Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 88% of South Carolina towns.
How Branchville ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Branchville is worth $115,300, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $43,182, which is more affordable than 77% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Branchville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $758 | $937 |
| Median household income | $43,182 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Branchville
| People | Branchville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Branchville
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Branchville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 5, 2022 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Orangeburg County since 1996
Orangeburg County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 10, 2025 | Flood | DR-4858: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County had 27,859 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,283 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Branchville itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Branchville
2 public schools with 566 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branchville High | 6-12 | 330 | 15.7 |
| Lockett Elementary | PK-5 | 236 | 15.7 |
Towns near Branchville
- Bowman, SC10.1 mi · 788 people · home $69,600
- Bamberg, SC12.9 mi · 3,076 people · home $157,900
- St. George, SC14.4 mi · 1,843 people · home $113,500
- Edisto, SC16.4 mi · 2,058 people · home $71,900
- Wilkinson Heights, SC16.6 mi · 1,946 people · home $81,100
- Orangeburg, SC17.0 mi · 13,240 people · home $163,500
- Brookdale, SC18.6 mi · 3,845 people · home $96,500
- Denmark, SC18.8 mi · 3,186 people · home $63,900
Branchville questions
Is Branchville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Branchville scores better for retirees than 88% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 75%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Branchville?
The median owner-occupied home in Branchville is valued at $115,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,182, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Branchville?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Branchville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Branchville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 5, 2022. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)