Dorchester County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Dorchester County, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is famous for its scenic waterfront landscapes, charming small towns, and significant heritage sites connected to Harriet Tubman. Visitors enjoy a blend of outdoor recreation, history, and local arts in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
161,540
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.08°, -80.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,550
Local Cost
$1,760
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-9.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1179 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RBW
Distance
28 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.