Clarendon County

SC · Pop. 158,389 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clarendon County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 158,389.

$/Acre: $4,726

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 140.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$56,254

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,726

Median Home Price$423K

Acres for Sale1813

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,233 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K747

Property Crime /100K829

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak