Blythewood, South Carolina
Blythewood is a town of 5,731 people in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
Why visit Blythewood
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include George P. Hoffman House, Blythewood Park and Doko Meadows Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Blythewood
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About Blythewood
Blythewood is a town in Richland and Fairfield counties, South Carolina, United States; and a suburb of Columbia. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the town was 4,772.
From the Wikipedia article Blythewood, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
George P. Hoffman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Blythewood, South Carolina, NRHP-listed in Richland County
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Blythewood Park
Park · 1.2 mi
126 Boney Road, Blythewood
Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Restaurants and cafes22
Doko Smoke BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
408 Main Street, Blythewood
Th,Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-14:00
Lizard's Thicket
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
711 University Village Drive, Blythewood
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
235 Blythewood Road, Blythewood
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00,Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
10 more on the map.
Where to stay4
History
Blythewood was originally named "Doko", a Native American term for a watering place. The town was named after Doko Depot, which was a stop along the railroad that ran between Charlotte and Columbia. In 1865, this railroad was destroyed by General Sherman. The town was rebuilt, and changed its name to Blythewood in 1877, after a local school called The Blythewood Female Institute. The school was later renamed "Blythewood Academy".
The George P. Hoffman House, built in 1855, is the oldest extant house in Blythewood and is used as the city hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
From the History section of Blythewood, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Sandy Level Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall and Classrooms
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
408 Blythewood Road, Blythewood
Sandy Level Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
408 Blythewood Road, Blythewood
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
School · 5.8 mi
1261 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood
Map of Blythewood
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cedar Creek 2E (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfield County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jim Hamilton - L. B. Owens Airport (CUB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Dentsville 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Forest Acres 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Columbia 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- St. Andrews 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Irmo 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Seven Oaks 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- West Columbia 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Arthurtown 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Cayce 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Oak Grove 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- George P. Hoffman House, aka Blythewood Town Hall, Eastward Gypsy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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