Govan SC, 2021
Govan’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 113 in 1900, a peak of 138 in 1960, 56 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
- 1891Govan is settled
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The town, settled in 1891, counts 54 residents.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Govan a good place to live?
Govan’s average trip to work is 13 minutes, below both the South Carolina town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 170 South Carolina towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Govan. Govan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
54 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Govan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Govan, and how to reach them.
PowerDominion Energy South Carolina16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOlar Govan Water System (0510004)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBamberg County Limited Access Disposal SiteMon–Fri 7 am–7 pmOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBamberg Board of Voter RegistrationBamberg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code2984329843 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Govan.
Natural hazards
High risk in Govan, with hurricanes at the top
Govan’s FEMA hazard score stands at 77 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 44% come from hurricanes and 24% from inland flooding.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Govan brings mild winters and hot summers
In Govan, the peak summer temperature is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–61°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Govan is
Govan: 45% of adults have high blood pressure. CDC measures, 32 in all: Govan beats South Carolina on 1 and trails on 17.
| Govan | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Govan | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 80.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 7.5% |
Allendale County Hospital
18.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Govan
13pages on Govan
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Govan
Voorhees UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Denmark6.4 mi$12,630 tuitionDenmark Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Denmark6.9 mi$6,315 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Govan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
About Govan
Town in South Carolina, United States
Govan is a town in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Govan had a population of 56.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
Questions about Govan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Govan, SC a good place to live?
Govan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.