Clemson University, South Carolina
Clemson University is a community of 7,015 people in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Why visit Clemson University
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 82 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clemson University, Fort Hill, Clemson University Historic District I and Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Clemson University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do7
Clemson University
School
Public university in South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks23
Fort Hill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house museum and library in Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Clemson University Historic District I
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson University Historic District II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Faith Cabin Library at Anderson County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
One of the 26 Faith Cabin Libraries constructed in South Carolina
Hanover House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Lee and Lowry Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
University building in Clemson, United States of America
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 · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Anderson County, Pickens County and Pendleton, South Carolina
Tillman Hall (Clemson)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Woodburn Plantation
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Pendleton, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Clemson Area African American Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
African American museum in Clemson, South Carolina
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Clemson College Sheep Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
114 Baseball Drive, Clemson
The Walker Course at Clemson University
Golf course · 0.7 mi
210 Madren Center Dr, Clemson
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes82
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 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 · 1.4 mi
894 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Itsurwiener Restaurant and Bar
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
101 Keith Street, Clemson
Tu-We 16:00-23:00;Th-Sa 11:30-02:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
1390 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
70 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Best Western Plus University Inn & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1310 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Comfort Inn & Suites Clemson - University Area
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1305 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clemson - Univ Area
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1381 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson
Churches and places of worship17
Clemson Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.3 mi
97 Freedom Drive, Clemson
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare10
ATI Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
500 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson
Bon Secours Upstate Cardiology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
212 Frontage Road, Clemson
Map of Clemson University
203 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 (1 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
Pickens County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire (Fire)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Clemson 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Central 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Centerville 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Anderson 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Arial 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Easley 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Gumlog 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Powdersville 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Belton 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Hartwell 23 mi south, about 37 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Fort Hill, blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Faith Cabin Library, Pendleton (Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tillman Hall 2008, hager.angie, CC BY 2.0
- Woodburn (Pendleton, 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
- 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
- J. C. Striblin Barn, Pickens County, 220 Issaqueena Trail, Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Clemson Area African American Museum, FefePipepipe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cooper Library and reflecting pond 2006, blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5
- CU Barre Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU McAdams Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Lehotsky Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Newman Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Cooper Library Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson Family Student Memorial and Reflection Garden Plaque, Johnhollowell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CU Poole Agricultural Center Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Strode Tower Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Edwards Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James P. Clements in 2018, Ashley Jones, Office of Photographic Services, Clemson University, CC BY 4.0
- CU Daniel Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Strom Thurmond Institute Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Jordan Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Hill (Clemson, SC) Historic Marker, John Workman, Jr., Public domain
- CU Kinard Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Redfern Health Center Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Horseshoe High-Rises Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Rhodes Annex Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Campbell Natural History Museum Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Vickery Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Cook Laboratory Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Schilletter Dining Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Library & Pond Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Rhodes Engineering Research Center Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Mauldin Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Lowry Hall Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU Brooks Center Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harlan E. McClure Bust, Johnhollowell, CC BY-SA 4.0
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