Beaufort County

SC · Pop. 80,772 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Beaufort County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 80,772.

$/Acre: $5,452
Property Tax: 0.57%
Growing Season: 208 days
Broadband: 46%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 172.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%
Local Sales Tax0.18%
Combined Sales Tax6.18%
Cost of Living Index99.6
Median Household Income$40,750
Poverty Rate25.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,452
Median Home Price$407K
Acres for Sale424
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season208 days
Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,645 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)296 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K406
Property Crime /100K300
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak