Aiken County

SC · Pop. 46,503 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Aiken County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 46,503.

$/Acre: $967

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 251 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$57,850

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$967

Median Home Price$175K

Acres for Sale654

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season251 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,416 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K677

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate