Mc Cormick, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Mc Cormick, SC Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: July 3, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$610/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index85 (-15% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$84,100
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Mc Cormick County Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Waste Management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$610/mo
2 Bedrooms$678/mo
3 Bedrooms$847/mo
Median Home Price$84,100
Property Tax Rate0.57%
Avg Childcare/mo$500

Affordable housing market with median home prices well below national average. Limited inventory of newer homes, but plenty of historic properties.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-15% below national average

Groceries

90

Transportation

82

Healthcare

88

Childcare/mo

$500

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate0.57%
<p>State 6% + County 1%</p>

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

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

75

Higher = safer
School Rating

6/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$500/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (slow growth)
Political Climate
Strongly Republican
Business Momentum
Low with key industries in agriculture and tourism
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, broadband access, infrastructure maintenance
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit options, but downtown areas are walkable with basic sidewalks.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    McCormick County Library
  • 🎯
    Hickory Knob State Resort Park
  • 🎯
    McCormick County Museum

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Downtown offers walkability while areas near Hickory Knob State Park provide more space. Most neighborhoods are family-friendly with low traffic.

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📊 Mc Cormick — Census & Demographic Data

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

💰 Median Household Income
$37,568
🏠 Homeownership Rate
50.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
49.2%
📉 Poverty Rate
26.1%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can increase electric bills by 30%. Winter heating costs are moderate with electric heat common.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Mc Cormick County millage rate: 0.57%. No local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Basic downtown sidewalks but limited park infrastructure. No elevators in public buildings.

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