Cherokee County

SC · Pop. 158,023 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 158,023.

$/Acre: $3,352

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 89.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax7.16%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$81,634

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,352

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale3264

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,179 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K653

Property Crime /100K724

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate