Dillon County

SC · Pop. 92,500 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dillon County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 92,500.

$/Acre: $4,656

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 104.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$93,807

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,656

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale545

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,170 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K646

Property Crime /100K535

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak