Dillon County Property Taxes

Dillon County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

54.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$35/mo escrow

#22 of 46 counties in South Carolina

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.50%

vs. South Carolina Avg54.7% below
vs. National Avg84.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$84,400

State avg $181,398

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$600

$50/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$356

$30/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 46 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Dillon County, South Carolina

Dillon's taxes rank among nation's lowest

At 0.504%, Dillon's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.87%, placing the county in the bottom 15% nationally. Homeowners here pay roughly $425 annually in property tax—far less than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and lighter tax burdens.

Below-average rate in South Carolina

Dillon's 0.504% effective rate ranks slightly below South Carolina's state average of 0.542%, meaning residents shoulder less of the tax burden than the typical South Carolinian. The county's median property tax of $425 is less than half the state average of $939.

Dillon holds its own regionally

Among nearby counties, Dillon's rate is competitive—slightly lower than Fairfield County (0.529%) and Greenville County (0.528%), though higher than Georgetown County's 0.426%. The median home value of $84,400 is the lowest in the region, which partly explains the lower overall tax bills.

Median home, modest tax bill

A typical Dillon County home valued at $84,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $425. With a mortgage, homeowners report paying $600 annually; without, the figure drops to $356.

Check if you're overassessed

Many South Carolina homeowners discover their properties are assessed above market value. Even in a low-tax county like Dillon, filing an appeal can yield meaningful savings—it's worth a review if your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales.

How Dillon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Dillon County$425
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Dillon County

0.50%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.52%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Dillon County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Dillon County, South Carolina is 0.50%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Dillon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Dillon County is $425. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $600, while those without a mortgage pay $356.
How does Dillon County compare to the South Carolina average?
Dillon County's effective tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Dillon County is $425, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Dillon County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Dillon County, South Carolina is $84,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Dillon County a low property tax area in South Carolina?
Yes — Dillon County's effective property tax rate of 0.50% is below the South Carolina average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax of $425 is also lower the state average of $939, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Dillon County rank for property taxes in South Carolina?
Dillon County ranks #22 out of 46 counties in South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.50% and median annual tax of $425, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.