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Chester County Courthouse (Built 1852), Chester, South Carolina
Chester County Courthouse (Built 1852), Chester, South Carolina · Calvin Beale, Public domain
Chester City Hall
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Kumler Hall
Kumler Hall · Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0

Eureka Mill, South Carolina

Eureka Mill is a community of 1,813 people in Chester County, South Carolina.

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Population1,813 +13.4% since 2019
Elevation518 ft 158 m
Land area1.3 sq mi
ZIP code29706
Nearest airportRock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) 21 mi

Why visit Eureka Mill

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.

Highlights include Chester Historic District, Chester City Hall and Opera House and Chester Sports Complex.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.

About Eureka Mill

Eureka Mill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2010 census, down from 1,737 at the 2000 census.

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

Museums and landmarks5

Chester Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

Park in South Carolina, United States of America, United States of America

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Chester City Hall and Opera House

Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

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Kumler Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi

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Finley School

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Chester Sports Complex

Park · 1.0 mi

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Chester Nature Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Joe Collins Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

Waffle House

Diner · American · 0.9 mi

1780 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester

24/7

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Arby's

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi

1622 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester

10:00-22:00

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Wendy's

Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi

1825 J.A. Cochran Bypass, Chester

09:00-22:00

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Bojangles'

Fast food · Chicken · 1.0 mi

1759 J.A. Cochran Bypass, Chester

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Hardee's

Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi

1791 J A Cochran Bypass, Chester

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KFC

Fast food · Chicken · 1.5 mi

1607 Ja Cochran Highway 72 Bypass, Chester

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Churches and places of worship15

Faith Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi

1903 J A Cochran (Bypass), Chester

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Eureka Baptist Church

Church · Baptist

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First Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi

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Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi

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Saint Josephs Catholic Church

Church · Catholic · 1.6 mi

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Bethel Church

Church · 1.2 mi

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Bethel United Methodist Church

Church · 1.3 mi

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Carmel Presbyterian Church

Church · 1.0 mi

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Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Church · 1.4 mi

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Church of God

Church · 0.4 mi

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Church of God

Church · 0.9 mi

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Eureka Church

Church

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3 more on the map.

Shopping2

Schools, colleges and libraries12

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Map of Eureka Mill

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 4.0 in of rainFebruary: 3.4 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 3.5 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 3.9 in of rainAugust: 4.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.8 in of rainOctober: 3.1 in of rainNovember: 3.4 in of rainDecember: 4.0 in of rainJanuary: 52°FFebruary: 56°FMarch: 64°FApril: 73°FMay: 80°FJune: 87°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 73°FNovember: 62°FDecember: 55°FJanuary: 30°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 38°FApril: 46°FMay: 56°FJune: 65°FJuly: 69°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 62°FOctober: 49°FNovember: 38°FDecember: 32°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan52°F30°F4.0 in
Feb56°F32°F3.4 in
Mar64°F38°F4.2 in
Apr73°F46°F3.9 in
May80°F56°F3.5 in
Jun87°F65°F4.3 in
Jul90°F69°F3.9 in
Aug88°F68°F4.4 in
Sep83°F62°F3.8 in
Oct73°F49°F3.1 in
Nov62°F38°F3.4 in
Dec55°F32°F4.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chester 1 Se (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$36,486median household income
$180,300median home value
$542median monthly rent
42.2median age
9.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
87.8%of homes are owner-occupied
31.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1815%18 to 3424%35 to 6443%65 and over18%

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

Disaster history

Chester 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)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Rock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.

  • Chester 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
  • Rock Hill 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
  • Catawba 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
  • Tega Cay 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
  • Fort Mill 25 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
  • Baxter Village 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
  • Lake Wylie 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
  • Clover 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
  • Marvin 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
  • Waxhaw 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car

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

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