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Barnwell Area Facts

  • Barnwell has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Barnwell crime rates are 129% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Barnwell is 12% lower than the South Carolina average
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comfortable city to live User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 12, 2021) My wife and I moved to Barnwell SC two years ago. We have never regretted for one minute moving here. The city is quiet and friendly. There is always a kind individual either to give you advice or help. There are many parks and churches. A definite good place to raise a family. T ...Read More here is a lot of History here. There are many families that have stayed in the community. A hidden gem you might call it. There is a large lake to fish for those interested in fishing. and also a state Park. Shopping is OK, although we are hoping in time to get more Grocery stores open and dining. The living expenses are low and the community is continently trying to strive to improve. The roads are great so travel is good with minimal traffic. A short commute to Aiken or Augusta. Look a great place to live. Read Less
Living in Barnwell User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 10, 2020) Although my wife have only lived here a short time, we have found Barnwell to be a very friendly n-n violent area with a lot of friendly people;e who are church going law abiding citizens. There are plenty of places to eat. We are hoping for more grocery stores and a hospital wou ...Read More ld be a welcome addition. There is a state park within 3 miles and plenty of city parks. A museum and library is great. A new police station and is within 30 miles to any major shopping needs. All government offices are well staffed and very friendly. A caring community that offers a secure way of life and is great for any growing family. The area has a lot of history and the future looks even better. It is a joy to live here reside in this loving community. Future looks good. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Barnwell? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Darnell Park
      Fuller Park
      Collins Park
      Kilkenny Recreational Area
      Lemon Park Sports Complex
      Veteran's Park

      Entertainment

      Bell UH-1 Iroquois
      Tank

      Food & Drink

      Arctic Circle
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      KFC
      Burger King
      Domino's
      Long Branch Deli

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Barnwell? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Barnwell.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Barnwell? The cost of living in Barnwell is 82/100 - which is 12% lower than South Carolina.
      Barnwell
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Barnwell? Barnwell crime rates are 6,098, which are 129% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,098 per 100k people

      167% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      167% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Barnwell? The median income in Barnwell is $30,750 which is 34% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $30,75044% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,98640% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Barnwell a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Berley's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Barnwell home prices? Barnwell home prices are $105,800 - which is 26% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $105,80043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66530% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Barnwell have good schools? The Barnwell graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Barnwell a good place to live? Barnwell has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      1 total surveys

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