Tillman, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Tillman, SC Utility & Living Guide

Tillman, SC offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with a close-knit community.

Last updated: June 25, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$800/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index85 (-10% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$150,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Tillman Water District
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Tillman County Waste Management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$800/mo
2 Bedrooms$1000/mo
3 Bedrooms$1200/mo
Median Home Price$150,000
Property Tax Rate0.8%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Tillman’s housing market is affordable with a mix of older homes and new developments. Demand is steady but not overwhelming.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-10% below national average

Groceries

90

Transportation

88

Healthcare

92

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate0.8%
<p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0%</p>

South Carolina income tax rates range from 0% to 7% based on income brackets.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

70

Higher = safer
School Rating

6/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$600/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (growing slowly)
Political Climate
Red (strongly conservative)
Business Momentum
Low with key industries in agriculture and small retail
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, infrastructure maintenance, school funding
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving in downtown areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Tillman Community Park
  • 🎯
    Local Library Storytime
  • 🎯
    Annual County Fair

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Downtown Tillman is walkable with parks, while the outskirts offer larger lots and quieter streets.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

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Tillman has minimal local regulations, with standard zoning laws and no additional city taxes.

Tillman is seeing slow but steady growth in small businesses. The local economy remains largely agriculture-based.

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📊 Tillman — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can spike to $150/month, while winter heating remains around $100/month due to mild winters.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Tillman County millage rate: 100 mills; no additional city surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Sidewalks exist downtown but are sparse elsewhere; parks are accessible but limited in number.

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