Long Creek, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Long Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 50.61/sq mi (19.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29658
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-42460 |
Long Creek is a small community located in western Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In the 2020 census, Long Creek had a population of 96 people.
Long Creek is special because it's located inside the beautiful Sumter National Forest. It's also home to the Long Creek Academy, a historic building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can find Long Creek between the town of Westminster and the border of Georgia.
Population Facts
Long Creek is a very small community. The government keeps track of how many people live in places like Long Creek through a count called a census.
Who Lives in Long Creek?
According to the 2020 census, 96 people lived in Long Creek. Most of the people living there were White (94.79%). A small number of people were from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. For example, 1.04% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Weather and Climate
Long Creek has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Long Creek was 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) on July 28–29, 1952. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a chilly -8 degrees Fahrenheit (-22 degrees Celsius) on January 21, 1985.
