Hampton County

SC · Pop. 67,846 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hampton County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 67,846.

$/Acre: $7,731

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 208.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$38,771

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,731

Median Home Price$526K

Acres for Sale4201

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,262 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K765

Property Crime /100K605

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak