Cherokee County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 16,025.
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $590, which is 37% lower than the South Carolina state average and 69% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $135,200. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$590
-37% vs State
-69% vs US
Median Home Value
$135,200
-25% vs State
-36% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-19% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$728
$61/mo
Without Mortgage
$461
$38/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 | $590 +4.6% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $564 +5.8% | 0.45% |
| 2021 | $533 +5.3% | 0.50% |
| 2020 | $506 -0.2% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $507 | 0.50% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,047
per year
Monthly Tax
$49
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Chester County
Tax: $846/yr Rate: 0.59%
Lexington County
Tax: $1,136/yr Rate: 0.52%
Anderson County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.46%
York County
Tax: $1,602/yr Rate: 0.50%
Dillon County
Tax: $425/yr Rate: 0.50%
Colleton County
Tax: $883/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cherokee County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $590 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $135,200.
How does Cherokee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County are 69% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
In Cherokee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $728 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $461. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $49,047. 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.