Jasper County
SC · Pop. 30,658 · Suburban County
Jasper County sits in South Carolina across 655 square miles, home to 30,658 people at 46.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. The median home price is $269,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 270-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F and average winter lows of 40.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Coastal Carolina Hospital is 8.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 270-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Coastal Carolina Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A poverty rate of 18.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Jasper County, SC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $269k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 270 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.6"
- Broadband
- 96.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Coastal Carolina Hospital, 8.2 mi
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Homesteading in Jasper County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Jasper County?
- Jasper County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 270-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F, and average winter lows of 40.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $269,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Coastal Carolina Hospital is 8.2 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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