Belton South Carolina Map

About Belton, South Carolina

Belton is a locality in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,458. The population density is 445.2 people per km². Belton is located at 34.5229°N, 82.4943°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29627.

Belton rests in a rolling landscape, a gentle hum of red clay soil and pine needles settling into the humid air. It lies 9.0 miles east of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 81°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Williamston. The land here, softened by countless summers, slopes and rises with a quiet persistence, forming shallow valleys where creeks like Rocky Creek meander, their banks often fringed with the dense green of mixed hardwoods. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can slant through the trees with a diffused, almost buttery quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stillness. The character of Belton is one of patient endurance, a place where the seasons mark time with a slow, dependable rhythm, and the scent of blooming honeysuckle often hangs heavy on the breeze. This corner of Anderson County carries the echoes of its agricultural past, the land once deeply furrowed with cotton and corn. Though industry has found its footing, with the automotive sector playing a significant role in the local economy, the vestiges of that agrarian heritage remain. The Palmetto Belle, a prominent and beloved water tower shaped like a palmetto, stands as a whimsical landmark, a nod to the state’s identity and a point of local pride. The annual Belton Championship Rodeo, a long-standing tradition, draws crowds with its blend of competitive spirit and down-home entertainment, showcasing a vibrant thread of community life that continues to weave through the fabric of Belton.

About This Belton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belton, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.522888, -82.494295. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belton and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Belton includes the ZIP code (29627), telephone area code (864), county seat of Anderson County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.