Jasper County

SC · Pop. 60,194 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jasper County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 60,194.

$/Acre: $2,530

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 68.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$89,403

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,530

Median Home Price$225K

Acres for Sale1506

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall51.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,862 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K599

Property Crime /100K594

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate