Pickens County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Pickens County, South Carolina. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.37%
State Effective Rate
0.49%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$510
Median Home Value (ACS)
$231,900
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$866
Owner-Occupied Households
37,159
The typical owner-occupied home in Pickens County is valued at $231,900 with a median real estate tax bill of $866 per year — an effective rate of 0.37%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: South Carolina
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Pickens County, South Carolina, the current county-level estimate is 0.37%, or approximately $1,480 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Pickens County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.37% · vs South Carolina: 0.49% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $925 | $77 |
| $400,000 | $1,480 | $123 |
| $500,000 | $1,850 | $154 |
| $750,000 | $2,775 | $231 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,700 | $308 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Pickens County0.37%
- Oconee County0.38%
- Charleston County0.39%
- Aiken County0.41%
- Horry County0.33%
- Florence County0.42%
- Anderson County0.45%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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