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McCormick, South Carolina

What It Is Like to Retire in Mccormick

McCormick is a very tiny town in western South Carolina near the Georgia border. Its population is about 1500. McCormick is a very low cost place to retire. Its other attraction is the presence of Lake Thurmond, one of the county's largest man-made lakes. Photo of Downtown McCormick courtesy of Wikipedia and Evanoco, and photo of th Classical Revival Courthouse built in 1923 and on the National Register of Historic Places, courtesy of Wikipedia and Farragirl, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/

Where to Retire in Mccormick and Home Prices

There is at least one active adult community in McCormick (see link at top right). The town is so small it is hard to report median home prices - they are probably from the $50's into the mid $150's.

What Is Special about Mccormick

It is the county seat of McCormick County. Lake Thurmond, one of the country's largest man-made lakes.

What Is Not Special about Mccormick

McCormick is a very small town in rural South Carolina - obviously not for everyone

Who Will Like Retirement in Mccormick

People who want to live on or near a big lake in South Carolina will like McCormick.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Tourism and real estate related to the lake are the drivers of the local economy.

Climate and Physical Environment

McCormick is located on beautiful Lake Thurmond in northwestern South Carolina near the Georgia border. The average July high temperature is 95 and the average January low is 31. The wettest month is March (5").

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

McCormick does have a few restaurants, and it is home to the "Mack" (McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah), which presents artist exhibits and hosts community programs and events.