Rock Hill is located in north central South Carolina just off Interstate 77, about 15 miles below the North Carolina border and 25 miles south of downtown Charlotte. It is the largest city in York County and the fifth largest city in South Carolina.
The city was named for a flint hill of rock that was in the way of the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Company, which was building a rail line from Charlotte to Columbia. Much of this rock was removed to make way for the railroad, which built a depot at the site that evenually became known as Rock Hill.
Rock Hill is blessed to be located so close to so many diversified activities and attractions. The Carolina Panthers and NASCAR racing are all only 20 miles away in Charlotte.
In only three hours by car you can be strolling the beautiful beaches along the East Coast of South Carolina or taking in the splendor of the mountains of western North and South Carolina. If golf is your passion, the mild weather and preponderance of excellent golf courses in both North and South Carolina is a dream come true. Boaters can ply the spacious waters of Lake Wylie nearly year round and the whole family can enjoy Carowinds, a 100-acre water and theme park.
Housing Cost
Single Family homes in Rock Hill range from $115,000 to $500,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 61,620. Rock Hill covers 31.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 665 feet above sea level.
Climate
Rock Hill, SC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Rock Hill is 48.32 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.04 Inches.
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