Chesterfield County

SC · Pop. 136,639 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chesterfield County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 136,639.

$/Acre: $6,005

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 169.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax7.06%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$76,156

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,005

Median Home Price$463K

Acres for Sale1850

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall52.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,048 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak