Marion County

SC · Pop. 182,325 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Marion County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 182,325.

$/Acre: $3,442

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 108.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.12%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$44,858

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,442

Median Home Price$373K

Acres for Sale203

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,833 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K613

Property Crime /100K760

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak