Darlington County

SC · Pop. 96,661 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Darlington County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 96,661.

$/Acre: $8,287

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 200.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$73,602

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,287

Median Home Price$439K

Acres for Sale1470

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,678 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K700

Property Crime /100K657

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak