Orangeburg County

SC · Pop. 129,800 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Orangeburg County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 129,800.

$/Acre: $3,808

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 84.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.52%

Cost of Living Index100.2

Median Household Income$66,867

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,808

Median Home Price$431K

Acres for Sale2941

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,792 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K769

Property Crime /100K702

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate