Oak Grove, South Carolina
Oak Grove is a community of 12,256 people in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Why visit Oak Grove
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Saluda Factory Historic District and Mount Hebron Temperance Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Oak Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 10,291 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Grove, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Saluda Factory Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in West Columbia (South Carolina)
Mount Hebron Temperance Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes34
La Cienega Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1607 Fairlane Drive, West Columbia
Willie Jewell's Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
105 Saluda Pointe Court, Lexington
22 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship22
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
3679 Leaphart Road, West Columbia
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 2.0 mi
2920 Pella Avenue, West Columbia
Kitti Wake Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
420 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia
Springdale Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
357 Wattling Road, West Columbia
West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 2.0 mi
350 Wattling Road, West Columbia
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries41
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu
School · 4.7 mi
109 Innovation Drive, Lexington
Healthcare7
Map of Oak Grove
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbia 72310 (3 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
Lexington County has had 22 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
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- West Columbia 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Springdale 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Lexington 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Seven Oaks 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Cayce 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Irmo 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Forest Acres 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Dentsville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Columbia 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Newberry 33 mi northwest, about 53 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mount Hebron Temperance Hall, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pilot School pic 1, WebFEATComplete2024, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pilot School yearbook photo, WebFEATComplete2024, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lexington, SC Hospital, CampWalterJohnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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