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Bamberg County

Population in July 2009: 3,336. Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 

Males: 1,507  (45.2%)
Females: 1,829  (54.8%)

Median resident age:  35.7 years
South Carolina median age:  35.4 years

Zip codes: 29003.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $39,973 (it was $21,736 in 2000)
Bamberg:

$39,973
South Carolina:

$42,442
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,852

Bamberg town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $103,018 (it was $63,800 in 2000)
Bamberg:

$103,018
South Carolina:

$137,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $134,651; Detached houses: $143,095; Townhouses or other attached units: $156,048; In 2-unit structures: $28,089; Mobile homes: $42,412

Median gross rent in 2009: $502.

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Bamberg races chart
  • Black alone - 1,878 (54.9%)
  • White alone - 1,449 (42.4%)
  • Hispanic - 39 (1.1%)
  • Other race alone - 19 (0.6%)
  • Asian alone - 17 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 17 (0.5%)

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


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Bamberg: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (9.3%), English (7.1%), Irish (3.3%), German (2.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%), French (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 168 feet

Land area: 3.53 square miles.

Population density: 946 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bamberg:

  • High school or higher: 63.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 15.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bamberg town:

  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 44.7%
  • Separated: 4.2%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

97 residents are foreign born (1.3% Europe, 0.9% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This town:  2.6%
South Carolina:  2.9%


According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Bamberg, South Carolina in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Bamberg to the number of sex offenders is 334 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $617 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $357 (0.5%)
Bamberg satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, SC (49.7 miles , pop. 116,278).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (132.5 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (566.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Cope, SC (2.4 miles) , Denmark, SC (2.6 miles ), Govan, SC (3.1 miles) , Cordova, SC (3.4 miles) , Norway, SC (3.4 miles ), Olar, SC (3.5 miles ), Rowesville, SC (3.5 miles ), Hilda, SC (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $113,200
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,500
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $157,200
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $112,500
  • 2005: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 33.30 N, Longitude: 81.03 W

Area code: 803

Bamberg household income distribution Bamberg home values distribution

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Bamberg, South Carolina accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

13.0%
South Carolina:

9.6%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Bamberg by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 101000000
per 100,000 26.20.027.70.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 110111210
per 100,000 26.227.30.027.727.728.758.329.40.0
Robberies 454213735
per 100,000 104.7136.5110.755.327.786.2204.088.2151.4
Assaults 211247171915262316
per 100,000 549.5327.71301.2470.1526.8431.0757.6676.3484.4
Burglaries 514424323237516023
per 100,000 1334.41201.5664.5885.0887.21063.21486.01764.2696.3
Thefts 677794958312312813294
per 100,000 1753.02102.72602.42627.22301.13534.53729.63881.22845.9
Auto thefts 576376575
per 100,000 130.8191.2166.183.0194.1172.4145.7205.8151.4
Arson N/A02105022
per 100,000 N/A0.055.427.70.0143.70.058.860.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 404.4324.6533.7318.9318.0379.6545.6500.1329.9

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 12 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.03
South Carolina average:

2.45

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -75 (-2.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Educational services (27%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Work and jobs in Bamberg: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Bamberg, South Carolina

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Tornado activity:

Bamberg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the Bamberg town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 10.7 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Bamberg-area historical earthquake activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from Bamberg 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 55.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.4 (4.0 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/1995 at 13:45:57, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.9 miles away from Bamberg center
On 4/13/1998 at 09:56:11, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bamberg County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Bamberg topographic map

Birthplace of: Preston Wilson - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Washington Nationals, born: Jul 19, 1974).


Hospital/medical center in Bamberg:

  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, 509 NORTH STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Bamberg:

  • TRMC OF ORANGEBURG & CALHOUN (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; ORANGEBURG, SC)
  • BARNWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 33 miles away; VARNVILLE, SC)

Political contributions by individuals in Bamberg, SC

Airports and heliports located in Bamberg:


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Amtrak station near Bamberg:

  • 7 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.


Local government website: www.bambergsc.com/city/main.htm

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bamberg:

  • South Carolina State University (about 18 miles; Orangeburg, SC; Full-time enrollment: 3,851)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 46 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 5,564)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 47 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (about 49 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 23,969)
  • Benedict College (about 50 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 2,942)
  • Medical College of Georgia (about 57 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • Augusta State University (about 59 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 4,766)

Private high school in Bamberg:

  • ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY (Students: 137; Location: 7054 BROXTON BRIDGE RD; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Bamberg:

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Notable location: Bamberg County Courthouse (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Bamberg include: Calhoun Street Church of God (A), Bamberg Pentecostal Church (B), Trinity United Methodist Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Main Street Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Log Bridge Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Bamberg: Bamberg Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Bamberg Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Holiday Motel (2308 Main Highway).

 
Bamberg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 21.2. This is significantly better than average.
City:

21.2
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 11.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.6
U.S.:

11.6

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

BAMBERG-PUBLIC WORKS (Population served: 4500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1993 and JUL-10-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-1994)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 33.2%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.3% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 51.3% for other race residents, 51.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.8%
Whole state:  69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.0%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bamberg, SC

People in group quarters in Bamberg:

  • 218 people in job corps and vocational training facilities
  • 82 people in nursing homes
  • 39 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 10 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 10 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill

Bamberg compared to South Carolina state average:

Bamberg, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Bamberg (2011 data):

  • SCBT National Association: Bamberg Branch at 317 North Main Street, branch established on 11/18/1963. Info updated 02/01/2010: Bank assets: $3,610.6 mil, Deposits: $3,021.6 mil, headquarters in Orangeburg, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 86 total offices, Holding Company: Scbt Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Bamberg Main at 12157 Heritage Hwy, branch established on 09/09/1963. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Home Federal Savings and Loan Association: Home Federal Savings And Loan Associ at 2990 Main Highway, branch established on 01/01/1920. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $3.6 mil, Deposits: $3.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization
  • Enterprise Bank of South Carolina: Bamberg Branch at 400 North Main Street, branch established on 08/20/1984. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $46.3 mil, Deposits: $38.0 mil, headquarters in Ehrhardt, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Bamberg, South Carolina:

  • Holiday Motel, 2308 Main Hwy, Bamberg, SC 29003 , Phone: (803) 245-2426, Fax: (803) 245-2426
  • Ziggy's Motel, 615 N Main St, Bamberg, SC 29003 , Phone: (803) 245-2429
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Bamberg, South Carolina

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Bamberg travel time to work - commute
Bamberg mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (44%)
  • Utility gas (43%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Bamberg County South Carolina:


2008 Presidential Election results in Bamberg County South Carolina:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Bamberg:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.32%
Here47.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Episcopal Church
Adherents50.1%35.2%3.6%2.3%1.7%
Congregations28.3%37.7%3.8%3.8%3.8%
NameBaha'iEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of God of ProphecyChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents1.3%1.2%1.1%1.0%2.6%
Congregations-3.8%3.8%5.7%9.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Bamberg County:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Bamberg County:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

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

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

14.9%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Bamberg County:

35.3%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$10,049
Police Protection - Officers 10$28,503$34,2040$0
Police - Other 2$3,745$22,4700$0
Firefighters 3$8,544$34,1760$0
Solid Waste Management 3$6,844$27,3760$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,700$20,4000$0
Totals for Government 19$49,336$31,1609$10,049

Bamberg government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $331,000 ($99.22)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $586,000 ($175.66)
    Central Staff Services: $394,000 ($118.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $305,000 ($91.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $225,000 ($67.45)
    Regular Highways: $217,000 ($65.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($5.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $44,000 ($13.19)
    Water Utilities: $44,000 ($13.19)
    Electric Utilities: $44,000 ($13.19)
    Gas Utilities: $44,000 ($13.19)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $40,000 ($11.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $65,000 ($19.48)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($15.29)
    Interest Earnings: $29,000 ($8.69)
    Sale of Property: $9,000 ($2.70)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $277,000 ($83.03)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $237,000 ($71.04)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $99,000 ($29.68)
    Police Protection: $31,000 ($9.29)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($1.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($0.60)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $878,000 ($263.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $135,000 ($40.47)
  • Tax - Property: $500,000 ($149.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $251,000 ($75.24)
    Public Utility License: $202,000 ($60.55)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $87,000 ($26.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $688,000 ($206.24)

5.23% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,981 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.23%
South Carolina average:

8.00%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orangeburg County, SC  1.00% ($25,840 average AGI)
from Barnwell County, SC  0.62% ($17,194)
from Lexington County, SC  0.34% ($19,941)


6.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,532 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.58%
South Carolina average:

6.88%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Orangeburg County, SC  1.42% ($48,958 average AGI)
to Barnwell County, SC  0.81% ($30,073)
to Richland County, SC  0.55% ($40,393)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bamberg:

  • WRIT (790 AM; 1 kW; BAMBERG-DENMARK, SC; Owner: VOORHEES COLLEGE)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WVOC (560 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WPJK (1580 AM; 1 kW; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: BOSE GOWDY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bamberg:

  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQKI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSPX (94.5 FM; BOWMAN, SC; Owner: GLORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTCB (106.7 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WHXT (103.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSSB-FM (90.3 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Bamberg:

  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W55CQ (Channel 55; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WOLO-TV (Channel 25; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WLTX (Channel 19; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W31BS (Channel 31; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Bamberg, South Carolina:
  • Fatal accident count: 21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 26
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 21
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 45
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
South Carolina average:
  • Fatal accident count: 85
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 129
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 27
  • Fatalities: 93
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 218
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 12

See more detailed statistics of Bamberg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bamberg)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Bamberg, SC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, Cahoun St Edisto (Lat: 33.284861 Lon: -81.042583), Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WNTV243
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/13/2009, Expiration Date: 04/29/2019
    Registrant: Phone: (803) 779-4975
  • BAMBERG, 1004 Hwy. 78 (Bamberg - Sc Rsa 7) (Lat: 33.286167 Lon: -80.977361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPJA816
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Douglas J Minster
    Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, Nw, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:
  • Bamberg, 1412 Watermelon Road (Lat: 33.326917 Lon: -81.070750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 111.2 m, Overall height: 115.8 m, Call Sign: WPNE632
    Assigned Frequencies: 941.381 MHz, 952.656 MHz, 928.656 MHz, 932.381 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/2002, Expiration Date: 05/07/2012
    Registrant: Scana Services, Inc., 5 National Guard Road, Mc-M30, Columbia, SC 29201, Phone: (803) 217-9284, Fax: (803) 217-7675, Email:
  • Well #8 Tank, Bridge St. (Lat: 33.305556 Lon: -81.034444), Type: Tank, Structure height: 31 m, Call Sign: WPUR264
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.481 MHz, 941.481 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2002, Expiration Date: 04/17/2012, Certifier: Bruce G Ellis
    Registrant: Lord & Company, Inc., 377 Carowinds Blvd, Suite 203, Fort Mill, SC 29708, Phone: (803) 802-0060, Fax: (803) 802-0070, Email:
  • Bamberg, NC, Lat: 33.298056 Lon: -81.031944, Call Sign: WQDJ315
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.331 MHz, 956.331 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/2005, Expiration Date: 09/09/2015, Certifier: Will Martin
    Registrant: Itron, Inc., 2818 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 891-3636, Fax: (509) 891-3334, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bamberg)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: L-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-435A/0-435C (190 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 284JT , Serial Number: 76-802, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/1956
    Registrant (Individual): James R Tobul, 367 Highland Cir, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4233E , Serial Number: 38-78A0498, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Harold N Sr Starling, Rt 2 Box 215a, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: F4U-4 (Category: Land, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds, Speed: 202 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5014 , Serial Number: 81164
    Registrant (Individual): James R Tobul, 367 Highland Cir, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: 150K (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6254G , Serial Number: 15071754, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/1970
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rt 2 Box 215a, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: F4U-4 (Category: Land, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds, Speed: 202 mph), Engine: P & W R-2800 SERIES (2000 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 713JT , Serial Number: 97143, Year manufactured: 1945, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/2011
    Registrant (Individual): James R Tobul, 367 Highland Cir, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: SNJ-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 757JT , Serial Number: 91026
    Registrant (Individual): James R Tobul, 367 Highland Cir, Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Aircraft: SNJ-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 934JT , Serial Number: 88-12858, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1982
    Registrant (Individual): James R Tobul, 367 Highland Cir, Bamberg, SC 29003


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 43
  • Hazardous Condition: 10
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Bamberg


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bamberg, SC

Most common first names in Bamberg, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7066.6 years
John6772.5 years
Mary5675.2 years
George5174.6 years
William4571.7 years
Willie3368.3 years
Annie3379.5 years
Charles2766.1 years
Henry2573.3 years
Robert2370.3 years
Most common last names in Bamberg, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams4873.1 years
Mcmillan4874.1 years
Jones3874.8 years
Johnson3573.0 years
Smith3171.1 years
Carter2777.1 years
Hutto2573.2 years
Folk2474.2 years
Brown2376.5 years
Davis2372.1 years
Businesses in Bamberg, SC
NameCountNameCount
H&R Block1Rite Aid1
Hardee's1Subway1
KFC1Taco Bell1
Pizza Hut1U-Haul1
RadioShack1

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