Downtown Pageland 1, 2011
Pageland’s story
118 years in pictures
Census counts: 360 in 1910, 2,456 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1908Pageland is settled
PagelandSC
A town of 2,518, settled in 1908.
Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,518
2025 Census estimate · +2% since 2020
Typical home
$228K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
2,332
A job hub
TownGrade
D−
#148 of 167 in SC
Is Pageland a good place to live?
Pageland earns a D−, 148th of 167 graded towns in South Carolina, mostly because of safety and health. It reports more crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns, including 31 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 96% of the country. One bright spot: it is more walkable than 72% of U.S. towns. Pageland’s violent crime rate is 12.2 per 1,000 residents, above both South Carolina’s towns (3.9) and U.S. towns (1.6). Only 3 of South Carolina’s 152 towns score lower on civic life. The median household income is $43K, and 20% of residents live below the poverty line.
What makes Pageland stand out
Where Pageland beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here2,332
Residents who work1,018
Work
2.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityB+
More walkable than 72% of U.S. towns
16.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pageland12.2
South Carolina3.9
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD−
3.1 times the violent crime than SC
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,206 people come to Pageland for work
Where Pageland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,332jobs based in Pageland
12%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Pageland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within South Carolina), ordered by how far Pageland is from typical.
SafetyMore crime per resident than almost any U.S. townD−Open →HealthAtrium Health Union 16.1 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 17.9% of households have no carB+Open →SchoolsCOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; hurricanes tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landCOpen →History6 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 91° summer afternoons, 2″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 43.4; 9% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pageland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pageland, and how to reach them.
PowerLynches River Elec Coop16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPageland City of (Sc1310003) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pageland’s trash rules yet
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 hereChesterfield Board of Voter RegistrationChesterfield County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code2972829728 100%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 Pageland.
Pageland trades lower home prices for longer drives to work and draws workers from Monroe and beyond, but it reports violent crime at 3 times the South Carolina rate.
SafetyD−
More crime per resident than almost any U.S. town
Violent crime runs at 12.2 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the South Carolina rate; the Safety Grade counts each violent crime four times, so this weighs most on its D−. At 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 83% of South Carolina’s graded towns.
Pageland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less. The property crime rate in Pageland is 42.6 per 1,000 residents.
1%of U.S. towns report more crimeD−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pageland12.2
South Carolina3.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pageland42.6
South Carolina17.1
U.S.15.5
1st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
17th
percentile among SC towns
31
violent crimes reported in 2025
108
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC
Public schools in Pageland fall behind 70% of South Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Chesterfield 01 school district. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
30%of SC districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg PrimaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 418 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduation
HealthD−
Pageland earns a D− for health
32% of adults worry about having enough food in Pageland. Pageland beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22. 38% of adults get no exercise outside work in Pageland.
4%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Pageland | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 21% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 28% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
0 better10 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Pageland | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 31.9% | 17.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.8% | 13.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15% | 8.9% |
Atrium Health Union
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
8th
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
About one in eight working residents works right in Pageland
2,332 jobs are based in Pageland, 2.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 33% of working residents cross a state line to work, Charlotte among the top destinations.
Most working residents leave Pageland for work: only 12% work in town. Pageland’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Pageland has added 481 jobs, to 2,332 in 2023.
12%work in town
| Pageland | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Pageland12%
Monroe14%
Charlotte11%
Lancaster3%
Indian Trail2%
29 mi
median commute distance
2,332
jobs based in Pageland
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 72% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in Pageland are worth about $228K, by Zillow’s estimate
Homes are within reach (about $228K for the typical one, B+ for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 29 miles. The typical value, about $228K, is 7% below its June 2023 peak.
The typical Pageland home is worth about $228,000, up 0.6% in a year, 25% below the South Carolina typical home. 56% of Pageland households own their home.
$228KZillow home value
| Pageland | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $698 a month | $1,062 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pageland$228K
South Carolina$304K
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Pageland has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 31.7°: milder than most of the country, but colder than 82% of South Carolina places with climate records; July afternoons average 90.6°.
Pageland has mild winters and warm summers. About 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
| Pageland | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
| January low | 32°F | 34°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–56°
Spring48–73°
Summer67–89°
Fall50–74°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Hurricanes leads a low hazard risk in Pageland
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.3%conserved
| Pageland | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 1.8% | 4.3% |
1.3%
conserved · 42 of 3,120 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Conbraco Park | 0.5 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pageland
20pages on Pageland
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 70% of SC districts · 2 schoolsSafetyD−12.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthD−Better than SC on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$228K typical home · up 0.6% in a yearWork & commuteD$43K median household income · 2,332 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pageland; the nearest are
Wingate UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wingate, NC15.3 mi$41,636 tuitionSouth Piedmont Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Polkton, NC18.7 mi$2,022 in-state tuitionWinthrop UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rock Hill38.5 mi$14,678 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Pageland residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Carolina.
A shrinking town
Pageland has shrunk 9% since 2010
2,760 counted in 2010 and 2,456 in 2020; an estimated 2,518 in 2025.
The decline has turned around: up 2% since 2020, after a 11% drop in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Famous people from Pageland
6 notable people were born in Pageland.
P
Patina MillerAmerican actress and singer · born 1984C
Corey MillerAmerican football player · born 1968
E
Eloise LewisAmerican nurse and University Professor · 1920–1999
About Pageland
Town in South Carolina, United States
Pageland is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. It is the second largest town in Chesterfield County. The population was 2,760 at the 2010 census. Pageland is widely known for the annual Pageland Watermelon Festival that has been held in July annually since 1951. The watermelon is an important staple in Pageland's community in history. In 1952, Pageland adopted the title of "The Watermelon Capital of the World." Many of the town's benches and business display watermelons and Pageland's water tower features a watermelon painted on the tank.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1908
- Area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- ZIP code
- 29728
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Pageland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pageland, SC a good place to live?
Pageland grades D− overall, better than 5% of U.S. towns and #148 of 167 in South Carolina. It grades D− for health, D− for safety and C for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Pageland, SC expensive?
Not for the area. That is 4.6 years of the area's median household income ($49,235 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Pageland, SC known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Patina Miller and Corey Miller.