Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill is a city of 75,259 people in York County, South Carolina, founded in 1852.
Why visit Rock Hill
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 128 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carmike Cinema Seven, Winthrop University, Marion Street Area Historic District and Rock Hill Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Rock Hill
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About Rock Hill
Rock Hill is the most populous city in York County, South Carolina, United States, and the 5th-most populous city in the state. It is also the 4th-most populous city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia (all located in North Carolina). As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 74,372.
From the Wikipedia article Rock Hill, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Winthrop University
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks39
Marion Street Area Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Rock Hill Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic church in South Carolina, United States
Winthrop College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Afro-American Insurance Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Banks-Mack House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Charlotte Avenue-Aiken Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Ebenezer Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Rock Hill, United States of America
Fort Mill Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Highland Park Manufacturing Plant and Cotton Oil Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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John M. White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Laurelwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic cemetery at Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Glencairn Garden
Park
Glencairn Garden’s beautifully landscaped lawns and walkways have made it a popular attraction among residents and visitors to Rock Hill...
sunrise-sunset
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes128
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.3 mi
1932 Springsteen Road, Rock Hill
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.7 mi
2677 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Ouzo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Greek, American · 3.9 mi
4124 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Sonny's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.4 mi
2781 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Texas Roadhouse
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
2367 Dave Lyle Boulevard
Su 11:30-21:00; Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00
Nishie G's Cafe
Restaurant · Greek · 1.9 mi
706 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00
Charanda Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.8 mi
Su-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr 11:00-23:00;Sa 11:00-22:30
116 more on the map.
Where to stay31
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill - University Center
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
354 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill
Churches and places of worship96
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Mount Prospect Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hermon Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Unity Presbyterian Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
1175 Albright Road, Rock Hill
Mount Holly United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 5.0 mi
1996 Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Central Child Development Center
School · 1.1 mi
414 East Black Street, Rock Hill
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
School · 1.8 mi
1835 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri Inquiry
School · 0.5 mi
242 Ebenezer Avenue, Rock Hill
Healthcare11
Carolina Medical Consultants
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
311 Glenwood Drive, Rock Hill
Map of Rock Hill
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winthrop Univ Hcn (1 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, 4 miles away.
- Fort Mill 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Tega Cay 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Lake Wylie 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Pineville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Waxhaw 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Weddington 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Belmont 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Charlotte 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Matthews 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Gastonia 24 mi northwest, about 38 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
- Mount Prospect Baptist Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Hill Downtown Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winthrop College Historic D, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Rock Hill, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marion Street Area Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John M White House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winthrop College - Withers Building, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Hermon Presbyterian Church, Catawbariver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Reid Street, Rock Hill, SC, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Unity Presbyterian Church Complex, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stokes-Mayfield House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Hill Cotton Factory, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reid School White House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mills House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Guard Armory Fort Mill, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Afro American Insurance Company Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ebenezer Presbyterian Church 10 (1), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charlotte Avenue Aiken Avenue HD, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thornwell Elliott House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- People's National Bank Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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