Hamer, South Carolina
Hamer is a community of 1,042 people in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Why visit Hamer
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include South of the Border and Hamer Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Hamer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hamer
Hamer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 820.
From the Wikipedia article Hamer, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
South of the Border
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Amusement park in South Carolina, USA
3346 US 301, Hamer
Museums and landmarks2
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Hamer Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Sombrero Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Dessert, Barbecue · 1.9 mi
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Hamer African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Dillon County Applied Technology Center
School · 4.9 mi
1630 East Main Street, Dillon
Southside Ashpole Elementary
School · 4.3 mi
607 S Martin Luther King St, Rowland
Map of Hamer
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dillon (5 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
Dillon County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dillon County Airport (DLL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Dillon 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Fairmont 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Pembroke 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Maxton 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Lumberton 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Laurinburg 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Bennettsville 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Red Springs 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Barker Ten Mile 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Florence 34 mi southwest, about 54 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): 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
- Hamer Hall, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South of the Border (attraction) 1, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
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