Capitol View, South Carolina
Capitol View is a community of 4,374 people in Richland County, South Carolina.
Why visit Capitol View
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 35 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Millwood and William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Capitol View
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Capitol View
Capitol View is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Richland County, South Carolina, United States, consisting of several neighborhoods that are next to the city of Columbia, the state capital. The area was first listed as a census-designated place (CDP) prior to the 2020 census. In 2020 its population was 4,653.
From the Wikipedia article Capitol View, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Millwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historical site near Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Hospital in South Carolina, United States
Woodlands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes35
23 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/At Fort Jackson
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare2
Map of Capitol View
95 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbia Owens Dwtn Ap (4 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
Richland County has had 22 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, 4 miles away.
- Arthurtown 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Columbia 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Forest Acres 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Cayce 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Dentsville 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- West Columbia 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- St. Andrews 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Oak Grove 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Seven Oaks 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Lexington 17 mi west, about 28 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
- Veterans Hospital, Columbia, SC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbia South Carolina, Murry Dalton, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (3996417676), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (4005894875), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (4006659656), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (5412860565), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (4005894785), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (3995657175), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (5412860435), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (3995657125), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (5412860667), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (5413469482), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Sunview Lake (1968) (5412860627), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
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