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Olar, SC
Town in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Population
139
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Olar and its ZIP codes
Local data for Olar, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bamberg County. PPP loans are for Olar.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,357
3,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,120
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Olar, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olar, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Olar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GovanTown | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| UlmerTown | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| HildaTown | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| DenmarkCity | 9.6 mi | 3.9 |
| KlineTown | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| SycamoreTown | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| EhrhardtTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| BarnwellCity | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| BambergTown | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| BlackvilleTown | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| AllendaleTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| FairfaxTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| LodgeTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| SnellingTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| CopeTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BrunsonTown | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olar, SC in?
- Olar is in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Olar, SC?
- About 139 people live in Olar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olar?
- Nearby places include Govan (3 mi), Ulmer (5.6 mi), Hilda (7.4 mi), Denmark (9.6 mi), Kline (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023