The Town FilesChesterfield, South Carolina
Town in Chesterfield County · population 1,357 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $184,200
- Household income
- $44,526
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 48.3
Chesterfield is a town of 1,357 people in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $184,200, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 91% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 81% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 73% of South Carolina towns.
How Chesterfield ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesterfield is worth $184,200, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $44,526, which is more affordable than 30% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesterfield | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $760 | $937 |
| Median household income | $44,526 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Chesterfield
| People | Chesterfield | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Chesterfield
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 8, 1957 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on November 29, 1985.
Severe weather in Chesterfield County since 1996
Chesterfield County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County had 14,200 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,211 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Chesterfield itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Chesterfield
3 public schools with 1,451 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Elementary | PK-5 | 532 | 14.8 |
| Chesterfield High | 9-12 | 501 | 15.2 |
| Chesterfield-Ruby Middle | 6-8 | 418 | 14.9 |
Towns near Chesterfield
- Cheraw, SC9.6 mi · 5,040 people · home $152,200
- Wallace, SC13.5 mi · 843 people · home $97,600
- Wadesboro, NC15.9 mi · 5,008 people · home $153,200
- Pageland, SC17.6 mi · 2,456 people · home $186,600
- Jefferson, SC18.3 mi · 772 people · home $154,400
- Cordova, NC19.5 mi · 1,653 people · home $155,000
- Polkton, NC19.8 mi · 2,250 people · home $130,100
- McBee, SC21.0 mi · 758 people · home $89,300
Chesterfield questions
Is Chesterfield, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesterfield scores better for retirees than 73% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 81%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesterfield is valued at $184,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,526, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Chesterfield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 8, 1957. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)