Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson is a city of 18,072 people in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Why visit Clemson
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clemson Area Food Exchange, Clemson University, Fort Hill and Ashtabula.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Clemson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clemson
Clemson ([note a]) is a city in Pickens and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Clemson is adjacent to Clemson University, and is identified with it. In 2015, the Princeton Review cited the town of Clemson as ranking #1 in the United States for "town-and-gown" relations with its resident university. The population of the city was 17,681 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Clemson, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Clemson Area Food Exchange
Farm and orchard · 2.1 mi
Online farmers market offering local food and products from upstate growers.
364 Chapman Hill Rd
Tu 15:30-18:00
Clemson University
School · 1.7 mi
Public university in South Carolina, United States
Southern Wesleyan University
School · 3.5 mi
Private university in South Carolina, U.S.A
Museums and landmarks27
Fort Hill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house museum and library in Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Ashtabula
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Plantation house in Anderson County, South Carolina
Central High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic school building in Central, South Carolina, United States
Clemson University Historic District I
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson University Historic District II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Faith Cabin Library at Anderson County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
One of the 26 Faith Cabin Libraries constructed in South Carolina
Hanover House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Lee and Lowry Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
University building in Clemson, United States of America
Morgan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pickens County
Old Stone Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic site in Clemson, South Carolina
Pendleton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Anderson County, Pickens County and Pendleton, South Carolina
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Tillman Hall (Clemson)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
114 Baseball Drive, Clemson
The Walker Course at Clemson University
Golf course · 2.0 mi
210 Madren Center Dr, Clemson
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
1 Klugh Avenue, Clemson
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Coyote Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
894 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Itsurwiener Restaurant and Bar
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
101 Keith Street, Clemson
Tu-We 16:00-23:00;Th-Sa 11:30-02:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
1390 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
80 more on the map.
History
European Americans settled here after the Cherokee were forced to cede their land in 1819. They had lived at Keowee, and six other towns along the Keowee River as part of their traditional homelands in the Southeast. They migrated and settled in Tennessee and deeper into Georgia and Alabama, before most were subjected to forced Indian Removal in 1839 to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).
The community was originally named Calhoun. Clemson University was founded in 1889 and located south of the original town. In 1943, the town was renamed to Clemson, reflecting its identification with the adjacent university. Clemson University has since developed into a large public university that defines the town and serves as a cultural center. A small, multi-block downtown has some housing, retail and restaurants.
The university provides housing for students, but many students live off campus in a wide variety of apartment complexes. Outside the downtown, there are few paved sidewalks, but some streets have bike paths. The city's comprehensive plan has a historic preservation component to apply to keep a range of structures in the area.
From the History section of Clemson, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Best Western Plus University Inn & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1310 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Comfort Inn & Suites Clemson - University Area
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1305 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clemson - Univ Area
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
1381 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Churches and places of worship27
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare13
AnMed Central Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
1035 West Main Street, Central
Gastroenterology Associates - Clemson
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
105 Chapman Hill Road, Clemson
Map of Clemson
240 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clemson Univ Hcn (2 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
Anderson County has had 20 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
Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Clemson University 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Central 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Pendleton 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- La France 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Cateechee 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Utica 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Sandy Springs 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Berea 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Hendersonville 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boiling Springs 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Clemson downtown, blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Courtyard by Marriott - Clemson, South Carolina, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clemson Area African American Museum, FefePipepipe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barn outside the Clemson University Horseshoe, Andi73953, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Clemson House Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tilman Hall, Clemson University, Mkt324, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Hill, blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Faith Cabin Library, Pendleton (Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central High School, 304 N. Church St., Central ( Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Tillman Hall 2008, hager.angie, CC BY 2.0
- Woodburn (Pendleton, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Ashtabula, off S.C. Hwy. 88, Pendleton vicinity, Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Clemson - Hanover House, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowry Hall, Clemson University, Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Morgan House Central, SC Aug2010 03, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldStoneChurchCemetery16, Excel23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunter's Store, Pendleton (Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Clemson College Sheep Barn, S. Palmetto Blvd., Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Central Roller Mill, Central, SC, Wilson59604, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J. C. Striblin Barn, Pickens County, 220 Issaqueena Trail, Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- CU Thornhill Village Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolina anole on leaf, Nhlord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS063-E-26861 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26859 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26864 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26858 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26863 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-32585 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26865 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26860 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-38296 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26856 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-26857 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- CU Calhoun Courts Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Lightsey Bridge II Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU President's Home Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Sheep Barn Aug2010 03, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Sheep Barn Aug2010 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Sheep Barn Aug2010 01, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
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