Edgefield County
SC · Pop. 26,508 · Suburban County
Edgefield County is a suburban county in South Carolina, spanning 501 square miles with 26,508 residents at a density of 52.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $194,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.45% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F and average winter lows of 33°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Edgefield County Healthcare is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.45% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $194,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Edgefield County Healthcare, with an emergency room, is just 1.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Edgefield County, SC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 90/100
- Median home price
- $194k
- Property tax
- 0.45%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.7"
- Broadband
- 97.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Edgefield County Healthcare, 1.7 mi
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Homesteading in Edgefield County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Edgefield County?
- Edgefield County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F, and average winter lows of 33°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $194,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.45%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Edgefield County Healthcare is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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