Charleston County

SC · Pop. 26,287 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Charleston County is a rural county in SC with a population of approximately 26,287.

$/Acre: $952

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 16/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index103.5

Median Household Income$37,447

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$952

Median Home Price$264K

Acres for Sale4238

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,326 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K807

Property Crime /100K875

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyStrong