Bamberg County, South Carolina
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Bamberg County earns a high water safety grade — 5 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Bamberg County Compares
How Bamberg County Compares
Bamberg County scores 11 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bamberg County, South Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 19.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,390, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.346% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
61.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,486 housing units in Bamberg County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bamberg County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Bamberg County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bamberg County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnwell Town of (sc0610001) | 4,693 | 3 |
| 2 | Olar Govan Water System (0510004) | 291 | 3 |
| 3 | Denmark Town of (sc0510002) | 3,500 | 2 |
| 4 | Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) | 3,735 | 0 |
| 5 | ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) | 46,896 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Bamberg County.
All ZIP Codes in Bamberg County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Bamberg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29843 | Olar | 96 | A | 3 | $68K |
| 2 | 29081 | Ehrhardt | 95 | A | 0 | $90K |
| 3 | 29042 | Denmark | 91 | A | 2 (1 health) | $92K |
| 4 | 29003 | Bamberg | 90 | A | 0 | $102K |
| 5 | 29038 | Cope | 73 | B | 0 | $122K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bamberg County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bamberg County, South Carolina
Overview
Bamberg County in South Carolina covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.