Ladson, South Carolina
Ladson is a community of 16,140 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Why visit Ladson
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charleston Southern University, Summerville Historic District and Crowfield Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Ladson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ladson
Ladson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 13,790 at the 2010 census. It is named in honor of the Ladson family, one of the oldest planter and merchant families in the Charleston area; one of its members was lieutenant governor James Ladson.
From the Wikipedia article Ladson, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Charleston Southern University
School · 2.9 mi
Baptist university in South Carolina, U.S.
Museums and landmarks2
Summerville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes21
9 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare3
Map of Ladson
116 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.8 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 5.9 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Summerville 4W Hcn (7 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
Berkeley County has had 27 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
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Sangaree 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Lincolnville 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Summerville 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Goose Creek 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- North Charleston 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hanahan 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Pimlico 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Charleston 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- James Island 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Beaufort 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Charleston Southern University, CharlestonSouthern, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS036-E-8394 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-64402 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-37564 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-26328 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-22197 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SC Coastal Fair riders - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- Seating at Ladsdon Fairgrounds - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- SC Coastal Fair aerial - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-01, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PonsBrooks 20231119, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- C2022E3 021423, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- NGC7331 & SN2025rbs – 2025-07-27 – V2 (54754867045), horizon_productions_sfl, CC0
- C2022E3 012423, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- NGC7331 & SN2025rbs – 2025-07-27 – V1 (54754850215), horizon_productions_sfl, CC0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-02, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-04, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-03, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-05, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-07, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-06, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-08, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-09, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-10, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-11, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-12, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-13, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charleston Co I-26E Rest Area-14, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080599929), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080598775), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080601587), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080598299), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080599409), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080600395), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080595388), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shimano expansion ground breaking in North Charleston (8080596532), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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