Oconee County

SC · Pop. 47,591 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Oconee County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 47,591.

$/Acre: $2,286

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 257 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 62.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$80,957

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,286

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale1757

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season257 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,802 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K715

Property Crime /100K942

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate