Keowee Key, South Carolina
Keowee Key is a community of 3,351 people in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Why visit Keowee Key
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Alexander-Hill House and Keowee.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Keowee Key
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Keowee Key
Keowee Key is a lakeside community and census-designated place (CDP) in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is considered part of the Salem community. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 2,716.
From the Wikipedia article Keowee Key, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Alexander-Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship3
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Old Pickens Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in South Carolina, United States of America
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Keowee Key
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 5.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 4.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 37°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Walhalla Hcn (10 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
Oconee County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Clemson 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Clemson University 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Central 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Arial 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Easley 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Centerville 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Powdersville 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Anderson 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Berea 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Parker 26 mi east, about 42 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
- Old Pickens Presbyterian Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inundated 38Oc1, Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA, CC BY 2.0
- IPad screen display stand (Unsplash), Parker Byrd parkerabyrd, CC0
- Oconee Nuclear Station, Seneca (Oconee County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Hill House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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