Lexington County

SC · Pop. 167,976 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lexington County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 167,976.

$/Acre: $6,432

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 169.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax6.43%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$52,671

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,432

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale1824

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,285 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak