Easley, South Carolina
Easley is a city of 24,841 people in Anderson County, South Carolina, founded in 1874.
Why visit Easley
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 105 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Farmacy, Easley Cinema, Easley High School Auditorium and Easley Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Easley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Easley
Easley is a city in Pickens County (with parts extending into Anderson County) in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Easley had a population of 22,921.
From the Wikipedia article Easley, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Farmacy
Farm and orchard · 0.6 mi
Local grocery and natural market
508 South B Street, Easley
Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Mo 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Museums and landmarks9
Easley High School Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
High school in South Carolina, United States
Easley Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former cotton mill in Easley, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Sheriff Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
Zebulon H. Baird House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes105
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 3.0 mi
106 Southern Center Way, Easley
Fr-Su 08:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00
La Casita
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
106 Pelzer Highway, Easley
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
93 more on the map.
History
In 1791, Washington District was established by the state legislature out of the former Cherokee territory. Rockville was also created in 1791 but changed to Pickensville in 1792. Pickensville became the district seat of Washington District which was then composed of Greenville and Pendleton Counties. In 1798, Washington District was divided into Greenville and Pendleton Districts. In 1828, Pendleton District was divided further with the lower portion becoming Anderson County and the upper becoming Pickens County named after Andrew Pickens.
Col. Robert Elliott Holcombe became a co-founder of the town by starting off as a farmer and timber mill owner in the area. His farming ventures enabled him to establish the storeroom in 1845 as the first business in the area. The namesake of the town was William King Easley. Easley was born in Pickens County, South Carolina in 1825. Easley and four others from Greenville represented the Greenville area in the South Carolina Secession Convention. When the American Civil War erupted, Easley raised a company of cavalry from Greenville and Pickens counties. During the war, Easley served as a major in the Confederate Army.
From the History section of Easley, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship41
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.7 mi
335 Robert P Jeanes Road, Easley
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare11
Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
5155 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley
Carolina Dermatology of Easley
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
112 John Street, Easley
Prisma Health Premier Women's Care–Easley
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1351 Crestview Road, Easley
Map of Easley
245 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 5.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pickens (9 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
Pickens County Airport (LQK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Powdersville 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Berea 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Parker 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Gantt 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Clemson 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Anderson 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Five Forks 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Fountain Inn 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Hendersonville 36 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Boiling Springs 38 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Former Sheriff Mill Main House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Easley HS Auditorium Aug2010 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Easley Mill, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zebulon H.Baird House, 460 Weaverville Road, Weaverville, Buncombe County, NC, AshevilleRoyal, CC BY-SA 4.0
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