Townapedia
Strom Thurmond Federal Building
Strom Thurmond Federal Building · Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Amtrak Silver Star (1975) (4118374607)
Amtrak Silver Star (1975) (4118374607) · Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 - 46288522815
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 - 46288522815 · MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019
Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 · MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 - 32260837037
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 - 32260837037 · MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019
Burlington - Columbia Place Mall Columbia, SC February 2019 · MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0

Dentsville, South Carolina

Dentsville is a community of 15,209 people in Richland County, South Carolina.

Plan a trip
Loading the weather...
Population15,209 +0.4% since 2019
CountyRichland County
Elevation233 ft 71 m
Land area6.6 sq mi
ZIP codes29203, 29223
Nearest airportJim Hamilton - L. B. Owens Airport (CUB) 7 mi

Why visit Dentsville

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, Strom Thurmond Federal Building and United States Courthouse, WOW Performing Arts Center and Northwoods Golf Club.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.

About Dentsville

Dentsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 14,062 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area.

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

Things to do1

Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8

Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi

Open in Google Maps

Museums and landmarks2

Strom Thurmond Federal Building and United States CourthousePublic domain

Strom Thurmond Federal Building and United States Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi

Government building in Columbia, South Carolina

Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia

WOW Performing Arts Center

Museum · 1.7 mi

8907 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-807-2969

Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Northwoods Golf Club

Golf course · 2.2 mi

201 Powell Road, Columbia

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-786-9242

Greenview Park

Park · 2.2 mi

Open in Google Maps

Meadowlake Park

Park · 2.4 mi

Open in Google Maps

Richland County Tennis Center

Park

Open in Google Maps

Advertisement

Restaurants and cafes73

Chili's

Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi

7715 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-18:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-699-1843

Crafty Crab

Restaurant · Seafood

245 O'Neil Court, Columbia

Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-736-0833

IHOP

Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.7 mi

7719 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-788-5101

Legacy Caribbean Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Caribbean

215 O'Neil Court, Columbia

Mo-Th,Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-708-8481

Village of India

Restaurant · Indian · 2.3 mi

9221 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Mo off; Tu-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; PH closed

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-462-9988

Outback Steakhouse

Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.6 mi

7611 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps

Waffle House

Diner · American · 0.5 mi

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 803-788-8771;+1 803-788-3325

Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.2 mi

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 803-788-6077

Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 803-788-2131

Arirang Korean Restaurant

Restaurant · Korean · 1.9 mi

1943-C Decker Boulevard

Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-790-5506

Hola México

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi

9009 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Open in Google Maps · +1-803-834-3014

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi

9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia

Open in Google Maps · +1 803-605-1257

61 more on the map.

Where to stay18

Churches and places of worship36

Advertisement

Shopping12

Gas and EV charging22

Schools, colleges and libraries56

Advertisement

Healthcare5

Map of Dentsville

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

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 3.7 in of rainFebruary: 3.6 in of rainMarch: 3.8 in of rainApril: 3.2 in of rainMay: 3.2 in of rainJune: 4.4 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 4.7 in of rainSeptember: 4.6 in of rainOctober: 3.2 in of rainNovember: 3.0 in of rainDecember: 4.1 in of rainJanuary: 56°FFebruary: 60°FMarch: 67°FApril: 76°FMay: 83°FJune: 89°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 90°FSeptember: 85°FOctober: 76°FNovember: 66°FDecember: 59°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 42°FApril: 51°FMay: 59°FJune: 67°FJuly: 71°FAugust: 70°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 42°FDecember: 36°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan56°F33°F3.7 in0.4 in
Feb60°F36°F3.6 in0.0 in
Mar67°F42°F3.8 in0.0 in
Apr76°F51°F3.2 in0.0 in
May83°F59°F3.2 in0.0 in
Jun89°F67°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jul92°F71°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug90°F70°F4.7 in0.0 in
Sep85°F64°F4.6 in0.0 in
Oct76°F52°F3.2 in0.0 in
Nov66°F42°F3.0 in0.0 in
Dec59°F36°F4.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sandhill Rsch - Elgin (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$45,473median household income
$163,700median home value
$1,250median monthly rent
36.1median age
19.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%of homes are owner-occupied
23.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1823%18 to 3425%35 to 6438%65 and over14%

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, 7 miles away.

  • Woodfield 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
  • Arcadia Lakes 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
  • Forest Acres 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
  • Columbia 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
  • Capitol View 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
  • Arthurtown 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
  • Olympia 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
  • St. Andrews 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
  • Cayce 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
  • West Columbia 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car

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

Reviews, tips and questions

Loading what members have shared...

Sources and licences

Photo credits

Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.