Lake City South Carolina Map

About Lake City, South Carolina

Lake City is a locality in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,988. The population density is 427.8 people per km². Lake City is located at 33.8710°N, 79.7553°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29560.

Lake City rests in the broad, fertile embrace of Florence County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 22.4 miles south of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 179°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south of Coward. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, giving way to the rich, dark earth that promises abundance. Pecan groves, their branches heavy with promise, punctuate the landscape, interspersed with fields of cotton and corn that shimmer under the generous South Carolina sun. The air, especially as the afternoon deepens, carries the subtle perfume of pine and damp soil, a scent that speaks of both industry and enduring nature. The history of Lake City is intricately tied to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that continues to shape its character and economy. For generations, the fertile soil has been the backbone of this community, nurturing crops that have sustained families and fueled commerce. The town itself, born from the convergence of rail lines and the promise of fertile land, has retained a sense of groundedness, a belief in the tangible rewards of honest labor. While modernity has arrived, it has done so with a measured pace, allowing the enduring spirit of Lake City and its connection to the land to remain vibrantly alive.

About This Lake City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake City, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.870996, -79.755345. 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 Lake City and Florence County.

Detailed location data for Lake City includes the ZIP code (29560), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Florence County (Florence), and school district assignment (Florence School District 3). 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 Lake City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.