Georgetown County
SC · Pop. 64,200 · Suburban County
Georgetown County is a suburban county in South Carolina, spanning 814 square miles with 64,200 residents at a density of 78.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $262,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.43%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F and average winter lows of 36.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital is 2.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 267-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.43% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 52.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Georgetown County, SC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 82/100
- Median home price
- $262k
- Property tax
- 0.43%
- Growing season
- 267 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.4"
- Broadband
- 98.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 2.7 mi
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Homesteading in Georgetown County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Georgetown County?
- Georgetown County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F, and average winter lows of 36.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $262,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.43%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital is 2.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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