Fairfield County

SC · Pop. 145,141 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fairfield County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 145,141.

$/Acre: $8,799

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 463.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$54,692

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,799

Median Home Price$476K

Acres for Sale2422

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,273 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)241 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K663

Property Crime /100K872

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak