Calhoun County

SC · Pop. 187,750 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 187,750.

$/Acre: $6,986

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 250 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 157.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$63,335

Poverty Rate9.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,986

Median Home Price$374K

Acres for Sale319

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season250 days

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,742 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)128 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K661

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak