3 of the sweepers (not the smallest), 1912
Clifton’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 2 maps from 1947 on.
- 1881Clifton is settled
CliftonSC
A town of 792, settled in 1881. A regional job hub with 487 jobs.
Population
792
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$105K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
32.2
years
Jobs based here
487
A job hub
Is Clifton a good place to live?
52% of residents live below the poverty line in Clifton, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 3 of the 170 South Carolina towns we compare have a lower January low than Clifton. Clifton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Clifton stand out
Where Clifton beats most towns.
Small town
792 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ConverseClifton
Getting set up
Moving to Clifton: who provides what
Clifton is unincorporated, so Spartanburg County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBroad River Electric Coop17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSpartanburg Water System (Sc4210001)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSpartanburg CountySpartanburg County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSpartanburg Board of Voter RegistrationSpartanburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP codes29307, 2932429307 70% · 29324 30%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clifton.
Work & commute
With 2.4 jobs for every working resident, Clifton draws in 482 commuters
Most working residents leave Clifton for work: only 2% work in town. Clifton’s median household income is $51,000, against $57,000 in South Carolina’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Clifton’s average trip to work is 22 minutes.
2%work in town
| Clifton | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Clifton2%
Spartanburg17%
Greenville5%
Gaffney3%
Columbia3%
12 mi
median commute distance
487
jobs based in Clifton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Clifton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Clifton
Clifton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Clifton is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Clifton is
Clifton beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 43% of Clifton adults have high blood pressure.
| Clifton | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 23% | 23% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Clifton | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 7.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.8% |
| More smokers | 16.9% | 13.3% |
Spartanburg Medical Center
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 2 of 726 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clifton Park and Beach | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$204Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Peachoid and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clifton. Close and well known come first.
11 mi LandmarkPeachoid
9 mi National BattlefieldCowpens National Battlefield175K visitors a year
34 mi Stadium & arenaBon Secours Wellness Arena
39 mi State parkChimney Rock State Park
25 mi National Military ParkKings Mountain National Military Park176K visitors a year34 mi Zoo & aquariumGreenville ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Peachoid: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Cowpens National Battlefield: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bon Secours Wellness Arena: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0 · Chimney Rock State Park: Jmturner, Public domain · Kings Mountain National Military Park: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clifton
16pages on Clifton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Clifton
Converse UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Spartanburg6.1 mi$25,240 tuitionUniversity of South Carolina-UpstateUniversity or college · Public · Spartanburg8.7 mi$11,588 in-state tuitionSpartanburg Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Spartanburg9.8 mi$5,071 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Clifton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
A job hub
Every workday, about 482 people come to Clifton for work
Where Clifton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
487jobs based in Clifton
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Clifton
CDP in South Carolina, United States
Clifton is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States census, the population was 541.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 29324
Questions about Clifton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clifton, SC a good place to live?
Clifton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.