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