Calhoun County
Calhoun County, South Carolina: solar permitting grade C (score 49/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 49/100 |
| Population | 14,553 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Calhoun County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. South Carolina's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Calhoun County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Cameron town
- St. Matthews town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Orangeburg County · ≈17 miD52—
- Richland County · ≈25 miC44—
- Sumter County · ≈28 miC52—
- Lexington County · ≈32 miD64—
- Clarendon County · ≈32 miB34—
- Bamberg County · ≈36 miB38—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Calhoun County ranks #36 of 46 ranked South Carolina counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in South Carolina: Marion County (B · 32), Union County (B · 34), Clarendon County (B · 34). See all South Carolina county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.