Orangeburg County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Orangeburg County homeowners pay a median $749 a year in property tax, 0.65% of a median $115,800 home: above South Carolina's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Orangeburg County by home value, at 0.65%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,294 | $108 |
| $300,000 | $1,941 | $162 |
| $400,000 | $2,588 | $216 |
| $500,000 | $3,235 | $270 |
| $750,000 | $4,853 | $404 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,470 | $539 |
Orangeburg County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg County | 0.65% | $749 | $115,800 | $45,675 |
| South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Orangeburg County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Orangeburg County?
The effective rate is 0.65%: a median $749 a year on a median $115,800 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Orangeburg County?
About $2,588 a year, $216 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Orangeburg County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is above the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Orangeburg County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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- Beaufort County
- Kershaw County
- Berkeley County
- Anderson County
- Cherokee County
- Florence County
- Darlington County
- Aiken County
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- Oconee County
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.