Newberry County

SC · Pop. 162,132 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Newberry County is a mixed county in SC with a population of approximately 162,132.

$/Acre: $4,152

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax6.14%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$44,000

Poverty Rate9.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,152

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale3758

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall52 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,297 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K517

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak