Dorchester County

SC · Pop. 6,354 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Dorchester County is a rural county in SC with a population of approximately 6,354.

$/Acre: $1,063

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 4.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$79,964

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,063

Median Home Price$137K

Acres for Sale2213

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall54.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,891 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K817

Property Crime /100K841

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyStrong