Marlboro County

SC · Pop. 74,311 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Marlboro County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 74,311.

$/Acre: $1,955

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$92,769

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,955

Median Home Price$174K

Acres for Sale2757

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,042 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)229 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K625

Property Crime /100K720

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate