Colleton County

SC · Pop. 186,526 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Colleton County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 186,526.

$/Acre: $5,304

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 129.4/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 Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index100.9

Median Household Income$47,159

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,304

Median Home Price$464K

Acres for Sale3815

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,139 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)365 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K684

Property Crime /100K726

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak