Chester County

SC · Pop. 13,443 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chester County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 13,443.

$/Acre: $998

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax7.96%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$53,332

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$998

Median Home Price$123K

Acres for Sale491

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,751 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)224 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate