Estill, South Carolina
Estill is a town of 1,886 people in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Why visit Estill
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include John Lawton House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Estill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Estill
Estill is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Estill had a population of 1,821.
From the Wikipedia article Estill, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
John Lawton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Estill, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Hampton County
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Lawtonville Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places
Historic Baptist church located at Estill, Hampton County, South Carolina
Schools, colleges and libraries6
History
The town of Estill is located in the southern half of Hampton County. The town is named for Colonel John Holbrook Estill. Estill was formed in 1900 when the railroad, later Seaboard Air Line Railroad, needed a rail line between Augusta, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia. Upon construction of the rail line, the new town of Estill was incorporated in 1905.
The John Lawton House and Lawtonville Baptist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Federal Correctional Institution, Estill is located near the town.
From the History section of Estill, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Estill
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hampton 1S (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
Hampton 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)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport (TBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Allendale 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Sylvania 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Springfield 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Guyton 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Rincon 31 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Hardeeville 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Barnwell 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Beaufort 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Burton 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Statesboro 38 mi southwest, 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
- Lawtonville Baptist Church, Estill, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Lawton House, Estil, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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