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Dalzell, South Carolina

Dalzell is a community of 2,946 people in Sumter County, South Carolina.

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Population2,946 -3.6% since 2019
Elevation217 ft 66 m
Land area5.8 sq mi
ZIP codes29040, 29153
Nearest airportShaw Air Force Base (SSC) 4 mi

Why visit Dalzell

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.

Highlights include Orange Grove.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.

About Dalzell

Dalzell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,175 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Dalzell, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Orange Grove

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi

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Churches and places of worship4

Evenezer Church

Church · 1.8 mi

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Horeb Church

Church · 1.3 mi

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Providence Church

Church · 1.7 mi

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Tirzah Presbyterian Church

Church · 1.4 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries10

Ebenezer School

School · 1.7 mi

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Cherryvale Elementary

School · 4.6 mi

1420 Furman Drive, Sumter

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Ebenezer Middle

School · 1.8 mi

3440 Ebenezer Road, Sumter

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High Hills Elementary

School · 3.4 mi

4971 Frierson Road, Shaw Air Force Base

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Hillcrest Middle

School · 1.9 mi

4355 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell

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Oakland Primary

School · 4.1 mi

5415 Oakland Drive, Sumter

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Shaw Heights Elementary

School · 3.7 mi

1495 Frierson Road, Shaw Air Force Base

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Dalzell School

School · 1.4 mi

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Hillcrest School

School · 1.9 mi

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Thomas Sumter Academy

School · 1.9 mi

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History

Orange Grove and St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Bradford Springs are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

From the History section of Dalzell, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of Dalzell

16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.8 in of rainFebruary: 3.5 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 3.4 in of rainMay: 3.8 in of rainJune: 5.0 in of rainJuly: 5.8 in of rainAugust: 4.9 in of rainSeptember: 4.4 in of rainOctober: 3.9 in of rainNovember: 2.9 in of rainDecember: 3.8 in of rainJanuary: 55°FFebruary: 58°FMarch: 66°FApril: 75°FMay: 81°FJune: 87°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 74°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 57°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 41°FApril: 50°FMay: 58°FJune: 66°FJuly: 70°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 63°FOctober: 51°FNovember: 40°FDecember: 35°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan55°F33°F3.8 in0.3 in
Feb58°F35°F3.5 in0.0 in
Mar66°F41°F3.7 in0.0 in
Apr75°F50°F3.4 in0.0 in
May81°F58°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jun87°F66°F5.0 in0.0 in
Jul90°F70°F5.8 in0.0 in
Aug88°F68°F4.9 in0.0 in
Sep83°F63°F4.4 in0.0 in
Oct74°F51°F3.9 in0.0 in
Nov65°F40°F2.9 in0.0 in
Dec57°F35°F3.8 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sumter Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$47,354median household income
$157,500median home value
$1,067median monthly rent
26.9median age
12.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%of homes are owner-occupied
24.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1831%18 to 3433%35 to 6429%65 and over7%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Sumter County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 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)
  • 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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