Best Retirement Counties in South Carolina
This ranking highlights the strongest county retirement options in South Carolina using RetireScorecard's overall framework.
Top places to start with
#1 Greenville County, South Carolina
A strong inland county choice for retirees who want healthcare access with less coastal exposure.
#2 Charleston County, South Carolina
A healthcare-and-lifestyle county for retirees who value coast access more than lower broad risk.
#3 Horry County, South Carolina
A practical coastal retiree county with stronger value than some premium peers.
How to use this page
Use this as a narrower entry point than the full state page. Start with the top places here, then open the county, metro, and compare pages that match the tradeoffs you care about most.