Florence County Property Taxes

Florence County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$60/mo escrow

#10 of 46 counties in South Carolina

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.44%

vs. South Carolina Avg22.9% below
vs. National Avg73.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$165,500

State avg $181,398

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$898

$75/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$527

$44/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 46 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Florence County, South Carolina

Florence among nation's most affordable

Florence's 0.438% effective property tax rate ranks in the bottom 5% nationally, significantly below the U.S. median of 0.87%. The median annual tax of $724 is less than 27% of the national median of $2,690, making Florence one of the cheapest-taxed counties in America.

South Carolina's second-lightest burden

At 0.438%, Florence's effective rate is the second-lowest in South Carolina, edged only by Georgetown County's 0.426%. The median property tax of $724 trails the state average of $939 by 23%, reflecting among the state's most favorable tax climates.

Florence leads on tax affordability

Florence's 0.438% rate is the second-lowest in the eight-county region, surpassed only by Georgetown's 0.426%, yet paired with a reasonable median home value of $165,500. This combination delivers the region's most favorable tax proposition outside Georgetown itself.

Lowest rate, balanced home values

A typical Florence County home valued at $165,500 generates an estimated annual property tax of $724. With a mortgage, homeowners report paying $898; without, the figure drops to $527.

Still worth reviewing your assessment

Even with Florence's already-low effective rate, assessment errors occur—especially on properties where sales data is limited. A free appeal could confirm fair value or reveal modest overvaluation, putting extra dollars back in your pocket.

How Florence County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Florence County$724
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Florence County

0.44%

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 Florence County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Florence County, South Carolina is 0.44%. 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 Florence County?
The median annual property tax payment in Florence County is $724. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $898, while those without a mortgage pay $527.
How does Florence County compare to the South Carolina average?
Florence County's effective tax rate of 0.44% is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Florence County is $724, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Florence County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Florence County, South Carolina is $165,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Florence County a low property tax area in South Carolina?
Yes — Florence County's effective property tax rate of 0.44% is below the South Carolina average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax of $724 is also lower the state average of $939, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Florence County rank for property taxes in South Carolina?
Florence County ranks #10 out of 46 counties in South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.44% and median annual tax of $724, it falls in the lower 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.