Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Lake Wylie is a community of 16,006 people in York County, South Carolina.
Why visit Lake Wylie
Townapedia lists 10 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Buster Boyd Bridge, Barnett Mountain, Copperhead Island and Lake Wylie Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Lake Wylie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie is a census-designated place (CDP) in York County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 8,841 at the 2010 census. Lake Wylie is located on a peninsula along the shore of Lake Wylie, a reservoir that was named for Dr. W. Gil Wylie in 1960.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Wylie, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Buster Boyd Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Lake Wylie Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Former park in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
McDowell Nature Preserve
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Mecklenburg County, Province of North Carolina, United States of America; geonames ID = 4478585
The Carolina Boat Club
Marina and boat launch · 1.7 mi
16324 York Road, Charlotte
Restaurants and cafes29
Cherry Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Hibachi Grill · 1.7 mi
4034 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Famous Toastery
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Brunch, Breakfast · 1.6 mi
5217 State Highway 557, Lake Wylie
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:30; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Papa Doc's Shore Club
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House, American · 1.6 mi
3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Rey Azteca Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
4052 Charlotte Highway, Clover
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Bagel Boat
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
Bagels, sandwiches, salads, and ice cream
4090 Charlotte Hwy, Clover
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.6 mi
4074 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
Sweetwater Sports Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.3 mi
4582 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
604 Nautical Drive, Lake Wylie
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Lake Wylie Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
16105 Grand Palisades Parkway, Charlotte
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare3
Aesthetics by Lisa Kruse
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
15909 White Street, Charlotte
Map of Lake Wylie
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rock Hill York Co Ap (8 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
York County has had 20 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Belmont 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Pineville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Gastonia 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Charlotte 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Mount Holly 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Kings Mountain 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Matthews 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Weddington 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Waxhaw 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Huntersville 24 mi northeast, about 39 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
- Buster Boyd Bridge, Fife_Club ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- SC49-55-274 in Lake Wylie, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Wylie - panoramio, johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Lake Wylie Cove, KellyHarris, Public domain
- South Carolina Highway 557 South, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS061-E-109565 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-109566 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-10-270 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-50657 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-36168 - View of Tennessee, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-8-254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-144094 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-267392 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-12-254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-9-270 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-7-254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SL2-11-254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Daphnia lumholtzi 427567290, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Daphnia lumholtzi 427567245, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Daphnia lumholtzi 427567324, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Daphnia lumholtzi 427567020, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Daphnia lumholtzi 427567195, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Copperhead Island summer, Lordgilman, CC0
- Leptostylopsis planidorsus 352443466, University of Delaware Insect Research Collection, CC0
- Leptostylopsis planidorsus 352443471, University of Delaware Insect Research Collection, CC0
- Leptostylopsis planidorsus 352443484, University of Delaware Insect Research Collection, CC0
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