State report · 2026
Websites, Google reviews and ratings for the 27,730 South Carolina local businesses listed in the Page One Partner directory, and how each trade compares.
- Listed in our directory
- 27,730
- Average Google rating
- 4.56
- rank 10 of 50 states
- No website
- 28.4%
- rank 32 of 50 states
- Fewer than 10 reviews
- 55.9%
- Median reviews
- 23
Key findings
- South Carolina local businesses in our directory average 4.56 stars on Google (10+ reviews), ranking 10th of the 50 states we measured.
- 28.4% of South Carolina local businesses list no website: the 32nd highest share of 50 states.
- 55.9% have fewer than 10 Google reviews (47th highest); the median business with reviews has 23, and 86+ is top quarter.
- Of South Carolina local business websites, 55.7% run Google Analytics.
- Least likely to have a website in South Carolina: towing services (57% without), handyman services (55.3% without) and doctors and clinics (54.3% without).
- Best-rated trades in South Carolina: pressure washing and exterior cleaning (4.92), home inspectors (4.85) and painters (4.84).
Page One Partner Research · 27,730 South Carolina businesses in our directory · Updated September 2026 · Methodology
South Carolina businesses with no website, by trade
Share of listed businesses with no website; trades with at least 100 listed in the state.
- Towing Services57%
- Handyman Services55.3%
- Doctors & Clinics54.3%
- Painters45%
- Carpentry & Cabinets44.5%
- Landscaping & Lawn Care42.9%
- Electricians42%
- Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning40.2%
- Roofing Contractors39.3%
- Welding & Metal Fabrication36.1%
- HVAC Contractors35.8%
- Drywall & Insulation34.9%
- Siding & Gutters34.6%
- General Contractors34%
- Appraiser33.6%
- Cleaning Services33.1%
- Flooring & Tile33.1%
- Excavation & Site Work32.8%
- Attorneys30.8%
- Fence Contractors30.7%
- Pet Services30.5%
- Tree Services26.5%
- Plumbers25.3%
- Solar Installation23.8%
- Pool Contractors22.9%
- Insurance Agencies21.1%
- Auto Repair & Detailing19.7%
- Concrete, Masonry & Paving19.5%
- Real Estate17%
- Windows, Doors & Garage Doors16.9%
- Home Inspectors14.9%
- Salons & Beauty12.2%
- Remodeling Contractors10.1%
- Restaurants7.4%
- Charters & Recreation6.2%
- Waste Management5.6%
- Damage Restoration5.5%
- Home Builders5.3%
- Interior Design & Architecture2.5%
Trades in South Carolina
| Trade | Listed | Has a website | Avg rating | Median reviews | Top-quarter reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 3,219 | 83% | 4.58 | 17 | 50 |
| General Contractors | 2,315 | 66% | 4.55 | 7 | 20 |
| Attorneys | 1,512 | 69.2% | 4.63 | 16 | 43 |
| Roofing Contractors | 1,499 | 60.7% | 4.73 | 21 | 63.8 |
| HVAC Contractors | 1,172 | 64.2% | 4.73 | 41 | 208.5 |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 1,026 | 57.1% | 4.61 | 14 | 40 |
| Electricians | 788 | 58% | 4.67 | 11 | 36 |
| Doctors & Clinics | 771 | 45.7% | 4.2 | 29 | 115 |
| Cleaning Services | 685 | 66.9% | 4.69 | 19 | 59 |
| Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning | 671 | 59.8% | 4.92 | 37.5 | 114.5 |
| Auto Repair & Detailing | 650 | 80.3% | 4.5 | 98 | 229.8 |
| Handyman Services | 618 | 44.7% | 4.71 | 14 | 50.3 |
| Pet Services | 574 | 69.5% | 4.69 | 94 | 199 |
| Concrete, Masonry & Paving | 436 | 80.5% | 4.5 | 8 | 23 |
| Flooring & Tile | 423 | 66.9% | 4.67 | 29 | 69 |
| Fence Contractors | 378 | 69.3% | 4.68 | 28 | 85 |
| Towing Services | 363 | 43% | 4.27 | 53 | 129.5 |
| Carpentry & Cabinets | 353 | 55.5% | 4.61 | 6 | 14 |
| Salons & Beauty | 352 | 87.8% | 4.65 | 135 | 301 |
| Insurance Agencies | 350 | 78.9% | 4.73 | 24 | 98 |
| Plumbers | 348 | 74.7% | 4.68 | 43.5 | 234.3 |
| Painters | 342 | 55% | 4.84 | 12 | 36 |
| Excavation & Site Work | 287 | 67.2% | 4.65 | 7 | 17 |
| Tree Services | 275 | 73.5% | 4.78 | 28 | 75 |
| Pool Contractors | 275 | 77.1% | 4.49 | 26 | 64 |
| Home Builders | 227 | 94.7% | 4.56 | 7 | 23 |
| Windows, Doors & Garage Doors | 219 | 83.1% | 4.62 | 40 | 116 |
| Home Inspectors | 215 | 85.1% | 4.85 | 43 | 159.5 |
| Welding & Metal Fabrication | 205 | 63.9% | 4.54 | 7 | 16 |
| Charters & Recreation | 195 | 93.8% | 4.79 | 95 | 294.3 |
| Drywall & Insulation | 172 | 65.1% | 4.61 | 7 | 21.5 |
| Remodeling Contractors | 149 | 89.9% | 4.77 | 24 | 64 |
| Siding & Gutters | 133 | 65.4% | 4.68 | 29 | 94 |
| Appraiser | 131 | 66.4% | 4.73 | 3 | 8 |
| Solar Installation | 126 | 76.2% | 4.4 | 19 | 44 |
| Waste Management | 126 | 94.4% | 4.15 | 25 | 64 |
| Restaurants | 122 | 92.6% | 4.22 | 905 | 1719 |
| Interior Design & Architecture | 120 | 97.5% | 4.82 | 6 | 12.8 |
| Damage Restoration | 109 | 94.5% | 4.71 | 56 | 149.3 |
| Moving Companies | 98 | 88.8% | 4.66 | 88 | 173 |
| Locksmiths | 95 | 88.4% | 4.72 | 108 | 269.5 |
| Junk Removal & Hauling | 92 | 67.4% | 4.73 | 82 | 132 |
| Pest Control | 65 | 98.5% | 4.75 | 234 | 751 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | 100% | 4.89 | 23.5 | 105.5 |
| Podiatrists | 57 | 64.9% | 4.46 | 27.5 | 82.5 |
| Deck & Outdoor Living | 56 | 75% | 4.78 | 32 | 85 |
| Limo Service | 45 | 75.6% | 4.66 | 26 | 135 |
| Self Storage | 34 | 97.1% | 4.47 | 63 | 203.3 |
| Trailer Rental | 26 | 76.9% | 4.6 | 45 | 85 |
| Accountants & Tax | 25 | 96% | 4.76 | 12 | 37 |
| Equipment Rental | 25 | 92% | 4.4 | 35 | 100.5 |
Largest cities in South Carolina
| City | Listed | Has a website | Avg rating | Median reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 3,808 | 72% | 4.62 | 21 |
| Greenville | 3,200 | 72.2% | 4.59 | 20 |
| Columbia | 3,184 | 67.8% | 4.44 | 22 |
| Myrtle Beach | 2,384 | 73.4% | 4.54 | 25 |
Answers
Questions about South Carolina businesses
What percentage of South Carolina businesses have a website?
71.6% of the 27,730 South Carolina local businesses in our directory list a website on their Google Business Profile (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
What is the average Google rating for South Carolina businesses?
4.56 stars among the local businesses in our directory with 10 or more reviews, 10th of 50 states (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
How many Google reviews do South Carolina businesses have?
The median is 23 among businesses with reviews; 86+ is top quarter. 55.9% have fewer than 10 (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).