Utica, South Carolina
Utica is a community of 1,339 people in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Why visit Utica
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Faith Cabin Library at Seneca Junior College, Ram Cat Alley Historic District and Blue Ridge Field.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Utica
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Utica
Utica is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,322 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Utica, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Faith Cabin Library at Seneca Junior College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Library in Seneca Junior College
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Ram Cat Alley Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Seneca Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Heavenly Hogs BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
1328 South Walnut Street, Seneca
Churches and places of worship13
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
502 East South 2nd Street, Seneca
Heart Land Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
507 South Townville Street, Seneca
St Peters Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
221 Thomas Heights Circle, Seneca
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Seneca Branch, Oconee County Public Library
Library · 1.5 mi
300 East South 2nd Street, Seneca
Healthcare1
Medicine Mart Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
408 East North 1st Street, Seneca
Map of Utica
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 34°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clemson Oconee Co Ap (2 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
Oconee County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Seneca 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Clemson University 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Clemson 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Pendleton 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Central 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Keowee Key 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Sandy Springs 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Liberty 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Northlake 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Centerville 16 mi southeast, about 25 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
- Ram Cat Alley, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seneca Institute - Seneca Junior College Library, KudzuVine, Public domain
- Lunney Museum, 211 S First St, Seneca (Oconee County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
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