Abbeville County

SC · Pop. 185,649 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Abbeville County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 185,649.

$/Acre: $5,004

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 247 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 113.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index92.1

Median Household Income$67,499

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,004

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale546

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season247 days

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,318 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)347 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K693

Property Crime /100K737

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak