Ridgeland, South Carolina
Ridgeland is a town of 3,764 people in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Why visit Ridgeland
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Honey Hill-Boyd's Neck Battlefield, Jasper County Courthouse and Harold Turpin Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Ridgeland
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About Ridgeland
Ridgeland is a town in and the county seat of Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. The town incorporation limits extend into Beaufort County up to the Broad River. The population was 3,749 at the 2020 census, all of which resided in Jasper County. Ridgeland is included in the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Ridgeland, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks7
Honey Hill-Boyd's Neck Battlefield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Battlefield in South Carolina
Jasper County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Courthouse in South Carolina, United States
Old House Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Archaeological site in South Carolina, United States
Sinclair Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Service station in Ridgeland, South Carolina, Unites States
White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Archaeological site in South Carolina, United States
Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage
Museum · 3.5 mi
10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes5
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 3.1 mi
8234 East Main Street, Ridgeland
Mo 09:00-10:00; Tu-Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay2
Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgeland South Carolina
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
8216 East Main Street, Ridgeland
Churches and places of worship17
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Carey Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.3 mi
355 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
School · 4.4 mi
250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland
Map of Ridgeland
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaufort Mcas (12 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
Beaufort County has had 21 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
Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Laurel Bay 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Burton 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Beaufort 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Hardeeville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Port Royal 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Bluffton 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Hilton Head Island 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Rincon 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Springfield 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Port Wentworth 25 mi southwest, about 41 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
- Jasper County Court House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SC Highway 336 RidgelandSC I-95 NB, Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sinclair Service Station, Ridgeland, SC, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old House Plantation, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honey Hill historical marker SC Hwy 336, Ammodramus, CC0
- White Hall Plantation Ruins, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jasper County Courthouse, Ridgeland, SC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SC 336 West, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SC 462 West, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-439276 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54955 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54954 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-123119 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-42145 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-123585 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54953 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-29732 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-439275 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Church of the Holy Trinity Jasper County, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weeping Willows - panoramio, Tony Crescibene, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Carolina I95nb Captain Bill Rd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Carolina I95nb Exit 21 mile, Mjrmtg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walkway near Jasper's Porch - panoramio, Dallas Epperson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Carolina I95nb Exit 22 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Carolina I95nb State Rd 27-29 Overpass, Mjrmtg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Carolina I95nb Exit 21 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Carolina I95nb Exit 22, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS045-E-12007 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-8383 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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