Elgin, South Carolina
Elgin is a community of 2,360 people in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Why visit Elgin
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark in and around town.
Highlights include Perry-McIlwain-McDow House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Elgin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elgin
Elgin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,607 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elgin, Lancaster County, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Perry-McIlwain-McDow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Churches and places of worship4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Lancaster County School District Career Center
School · 5.4 mi
625 Normandy Road, Lancaster
Map of Elgin
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pageland (21 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
Lancaster County has had 21 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
Aero Plantation Airport (NC21) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Catawba 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Waxhaw 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Mineral Springs 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Wesley Chapel 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Marvin 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Rock Hill 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Monroe 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Weddington 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Fort Mill 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Indian Trail 28 mi north, about 45 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Perry Mcllwain, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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