Kershaw County

SC · Pop. 27,539 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Kershaw County is a rural county in SC with a population of approximately 27,539.

$/Acre: $988

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 22.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$65,993

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$988

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale3766

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,728 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)197 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

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 /100K922

Property Crime /100K850

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyStrong