Pickens, SC
Pickens City Demographics:
The City of Pickens, which serves as the County Seat, is located near the geographical center of Pickens County’s 512.68sq. miles with Pickens being 2.48 sq. miles. The elevation of the City of Pickens is 1,100 ft. above sea level. Pickens County is home to Sassafras Mountain, which is the state’s highest point, at 3,548 ft.
The County has an annual mean temperature of 60.0 degrees F. Normal precipitation is 51.27 inches with an average snowfall of 5.9 inches. The scenic beauty of Pickens and its surrounding area is truly indescribable. You will find a nature lover’s paradise filled with beautiful lakes and majestic mountains.
The City of Pickens boasts over 4000 residents but more than 18,000 claim Pickens as home. Residents enjoy the many benefits of a friendly small town and the beauty of the foothills, while being less than 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Greenville with its commercial and cultural diversity and Clemson University “where the Tigers play.”
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Transportation:
Pickens County is fortunate to own and operate the Pickens County Airport, located off Hwy. 178 about 5 miles south of Pickens. Some of the many services offered are repairs, aircraft rental and flight instruction. The state’s busiest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP), is approximately 35 miles from Pickens. Greenville-Spartanburg serves over 1.4 million passengers annually with fifteen airline services available
The Upstate has approximately 14,000 miles of maintained highways with 1-85 being the main Interstate only minutes away. Of these 14,000 miles, Pickens County has 721 miles that are state maintained and 750 miles that are county maintained. Main Street in downtown Pickens is Hwy. 183 connecting with Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 178.
Media:
Pickens is proud to be the home of the oldest business in Pickens County. The Pickens Sentinel was established in 1871. The Pickens Sentinel is our local newspaper which is published weekly. There are many radio stations broadcasting into our area, the local station being WELP 1360AM. Two cable companies also service our area.
Civic Interests:
The City of Pickens is rich with dedicated, active, civic-minded people. Pickens boasts of over 30 civic, special interest and volunteer groups and organizations that work toward the betterment of our community and its citizens.
Health Care:
When it comes to health care, Cannon Memorial Hospital is one of the best in providing state of the art health care with a personal touch.. Cannon. Memorial is],(11.Qwn for its excellent facilities, professional health care team and personal, caring attention. Canno11. Memorial Hospital offers a variety of wellness programs designed for fun and fitness, including kickboxing, yoga and other classes. Pickens is able to satisfy all of your medical needs, from eye care and chiropractic care, to dental care and many others.
Education:
Public education in the city of Pickens is among the best in Pickens County. Fifty-seven percent of the district’s teachers are masters level and above. Many programs are available to allow the schools to cater to the individual needs of each student. In the City of Pickens, five elementary schools feed Pickens Middle School. Pickens Middle and Dacusville Middle feed Pickens High school Pickens is rich in private schools as an alternative to public school and home schooling also a viable option. Visit the Pickens School District’s website for more information.
Southern Wesleyan University, Clemson University and two Technical colleges offer top quality higher education in Pickens County.
The Village Library, a branch of the Pickens County Library System, is located at 124 N. Catherine St. The Village Library is equipped with computers, reference materials and an excellent staff ready to assist you.
