Barnwell County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 5,758.
The median annual property tax in Barnwell County is $717, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina state average and 63% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $97,200. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$717
-24% vs State
-63% vs US
Median Home Value
$97,200
-46% vs State
-54% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+37% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,003
$84/mo
Without Mortgage
$487
$41/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $717 +3.6% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $692 +9.1% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | $634 +7.6% | 0.71% |
| 2020 | $589 -7.1% | 0.67% |
| 2019 | $634 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$41,800
per year
Monthly Tax
$60
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Greenville County
Tax: $1,445/yr Rate: 0.53%
Colleton County
Tax: $883/yr Rate: 0.61%
Dorchester County
Tax: $1,710/yr Rate: 0.58%
Spartanburg County
Tax: $1,217/yr Rate: 0.56%
Florence County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.44%
Richland County
Tax: $1,569/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Barnwell County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Barnwell County is $717 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $97,200.
How does Barnwell County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Barnwell County are 63% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Barnwell County? ▼
In Barnwell County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,003 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $487. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Barnwell County? ▼
Property taxes in Barnwell County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $41,800. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.