2009 · Cotton - panoramio (1) · Wikimedia Commons
Pelion’s story
114 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1912Pelion is settled
- 2004SCMap-doton-Pelion
- 2009Cotton - panoramio (1)
PelionSC
A town of 985, settled in 1912. A regional job hub with 517 jobs.
Photo: Bernardgeorgeh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
985
−6.4% since 2010
Typical home
$157K
+4.5% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
47.6
years
Jobs based here
517
A job hub
What makes Pelion stand out
The 3 things Pelion does most differently from other towns.
Small town
985 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Pelion’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Clear
H 82° · L 55°
Local news
All →- PELION NEWS: Police chief stresses safety for trunk-or-treatLexington County Chronicle · Sep 25
- PELION NEWS: Walking trail to host Halloween trunk-or-treatLexington County Chronicle · Sep 18
- Pelion Police Chief reminds residents to close garage doorsABC Columbia · Aug 10
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pelion. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pelion
Most working residents leave Pelion for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (12%), Cayce (8%) and Lexington (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pelion3%
Columbia12%
Cayce8%
Lexington7%
Forest Acres2%
20 mi
median commute distance
517
jobs based in Pelion
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Pelion home is worth about $157K
The typical Pelion home is worth about $157,000, up 4.5% in a year, 49% below the South Carolina typical home.
$157KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pelion$157K
South Carolina$306K
+4.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Pelion’s public schools outperform 80% of South Carolina districts
The public schools Pelion’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelion Elementary | PK–5 | 642 | C− |
| Forts Pond Elementary | PK–5 | 478 | C− |
| Pelion Middle | 6–8 | 513 | C− |
| Pelion High | 9–12 | 718 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Pelion has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–59°
Spring51–76°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–76°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Pelion
47 crimes were reported in Pelion in 2024: 42 property and 5 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Pelion is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
5
violent crimes reported in 2024
42
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Pelion is
Pelion beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
32 measures vs. South Carolina
0 better18 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Pelion | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.4% | 13.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 15.5% | 11.8% |
Lexington Medical Center
17.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 510 people come to Pelion for work
Where Pelion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
517jobs based in Pelion
3%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pelion
Town in South Carolina, United States
Pelion is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pelion had a population of 631. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area .
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1912
- Population
- 631
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 387 ft
- ZIP code
- 29123
- Area code
- 803
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