Laurens County

SC · Pop. 114,861 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Laurens County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 114,861.

$/Acre: $4,108

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 112/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$45,795

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,108

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale1218

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,858 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)364 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K504

Property Crime /100K370

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak