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Dorchester County, SC (shown in white) has 568.48 mi² of land area and 2.62 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 134.5', with a weighted average of 61.6' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 34.9°F to average highs around 91.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 64.6°F. Average annual precipation is 50.7". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Dorchester County is 174,333 with 64,897 households. These households are spread across 6 unique municipalties (not all shown).
