The westernmost of the counties in the South Carolina Tri-County region is Dorchester County, a small county with a growing economy, a diverse range of housing choices and great access to major transportation routes via interstates 95 & 26. Dorchester County’s mild climate, strong schools and proximity to Charleston amenities continue to attract new residents to the Lowcountry area.
Summerville, a popular summer retreat in the late 18th century, is the county’s largest city and
is known for its stately Victorian homes. North of Summerville lies the Francis Beidler Forest, thelargest virgin cypress-tupelo swamp forest in the world, with 1,800 acres of ancient trees & 300 species of wildlife.
Townships:
Dorchester, Grover, Harleyville, Jedburg, Reeseville, Ridgeville, St. George & Summerville
Dorchester County At A Glance
Helpful Links
Greater Summerville/Dorchester Co. Chamber of Commerce: www.VisitSummerville.com
Dorchester County Government: www.dorchestercounty.net
Dorchester County Schools: Please see below ‘Schools’ for links
Schools
Dorchester County School District II: www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Dorchester County School District IV: www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us
Pinewood Preparatory School: www.pinewoodprep.com
Summerville Catholic: www.summervillecatholic.org
Utilities
Electric & Gas
Berkeley Electric Co-op 553-5020
SC Electric & Gas 800-251-7234
Santee Cooper Electric Co-op 761-7010
Telephone
AT&T 780-2355
Water/Sewer
Dorchester Co Water Auth. 875-0140
Summerville Commissioner of Public Works 871-0810
Cable
Comcast 554-4100
Knology 225-1000
TimeWarner 871-7000
Population
County 127,133* *US Census Bureau, 2008 Estimate
Housing Prices
2008 Median Sales Price: $154,000* *prices include new & resale homes -
Charleston Trident Realtor Association
Cost of Living Index: 86.2
Median Household Income: $53,613* *US Census Bureau
Climate
Climate Average: 65.6° F
Average Daily High: 75.7° F
Average Daily Low: 55.7° F
Average Number of Days w/Sunshine: 230
Rain Average: 51.53”
Images Courtesy of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester Co Chamber of Commerce