Caesars Head, South Carolina facts for kids
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Caesars Head, South Carolina
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 Caesars Head, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Caesars Head, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 57.10/sq mi (22.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
29635 (Cleveland)
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-10585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812959 |
Caesars Head is a small community located high up on a mountain called Caesars Head. It's in Greenville County, South Carolina, in the United States. This area is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area the government counts for population.
In 2020, the census showed that 84 people lived in Caesars Head. This community is in the northwestern part of Greenville County. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the border with North Carolina.
The highest point of Caesars Head mountain is 3,208 feet (978 meters) tall. Most homes in the community are built at elevations between 2,800 and 3,200 feet (853 to 975 meters) above sea level. A large part of the community is actually inside Caesars Head State Park, a beautiful natural area.
You can reach Caesars Head using U.S. Route 276, also known as Geer Highway. This road goes north about 15 miles (24 km) to Brevard, North Carolina. If you head southeast, it's about 31 miles (50 km) to the city of Greenville.
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Who Lives in Caesars Head?
Population Facts for Caesars Head
Caesars Head is a very small community. According to the 2020 census, 84 people live here. Most of the residents are White, making up about 91.67% of the population. There are also a few people of Asian descent and some who identify with more than one race. About 3.57% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Weather and Climate in Caesars Head
Understanding the Climate of Caesars Head
Caesars Head has a type of weather called a "humid subtropical climate." This means it usually has warm, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Temperature Extremes in Caesars Head
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Caesars Head was 99°F (37°C). This happened twice, once on July 29, 1952, and again on August 21, 1983.
On the other hand, the coldest temperature ever recorded was a very chilly -19°F (-28°C). This extreme cold happened on January 21, 1985. It's actually the coldest temperature ever recorded anywhere in South Carolina!
| Climate data for Caesar's Head, South Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1925–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
73 (23) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
79 (26) |
75 (24) |
99 (37) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 62.0 (16.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
74.3 (23.5) |
79.1 (26.2) |
81.2 (27.3) |
84.3 (29.1) |
84.8 (29.3) |
83.5 (28.6) |
80.3 (26.8) |
75.2 (24.0) |
69.3 (20.7) |
62.0 (16.7) |
87.0 (30.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.8 (7.1) |
48.3 (9.1) |
55.9 (13.3) |
65.0 (18.3) |
70.0 (21.1) |
75.0 (23.9) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.2 (24.6) |
71.1 (21.7) |
62.9 (17.2) |
54.9 (12.7) |
47.6 (8.7) |
62.4 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.3 (2.4) |
39.3 (4.1) |
46.3 (7.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
61.6 (16.4) |
67.7 (19.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
64.3 (17.9) |
55.3 (12.9) |
46.6 (8.1) |
39.9 (4.4) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.9 (−2.3) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
36.6 (2.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
53.2 (11.8) |
60.4 (15.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
62.6 (17.0) |
57.6 (14.2) |
47.8 (8.8) |
38.2 (3.4) |
32.1 (0.1) |
46.3 (7.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.3 (−13.2) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
39.5 (4.2) |
50.9 (10.5) |
57.5 (14.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
46.3 (7.9) |
33.4 (0.8) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
5.3 (−14.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −19 (−28) |
−6 (−21) |
1 (−17) |
17 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
45 (7) |
28 (−2) |
23 (−5) |
−1 (−18) |
−5 (−21) |
−19 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.02 (153) |
4.82 (122) |
5.17 (131) |
5.93 (151) |
6.11 (155) |
6.93 (176) |
7.02 (178) |
6.97 (177) |
6.62 (168) |
5.60 (142) |
5.93 (151) |
7.08 (180) |
74.2 (1,884) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.7 (6.9) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.6 (6.6) |
7.3 (18.61) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.4 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 14.1 | 16.9 | 15.3 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 135.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
