Lancaster County

SC · Pop. 30,394 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Lancaster County is a rural county in SC with a population of approximately 30,394.

$/Acre: $1,352

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 17.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$66,688

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,352

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale1726

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall53.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,298 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1032

Property Crime /100K847

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyStrong