| Columbia, SC
 With its central location, perpetually sunny weather and a wide variety of recreational opportunities, the Columbia area is an attractive place to retire.
The three major interstates, I-26, I-20, and I-77, along with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport , make traveling convenient and several prestigious institutions of higher learning, including the University of South Carolina , Midlands Technical College , and Benedict College , offer opportunities to learn something new!
South Carolina ’s historical charm and southern hospitality are unparalleled, and our state is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. Boasting three rivers and beautiful Lake Murray , the Columbia region offers unmatched recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts.
POPULATION
Greater Columbia has more than 583,000 individuals, a number that is expected to increase to 648,700 by the year 2010. Of this population, more than 500,000 live in the Columbia area with the remainder living in rural areas. Researchers anticipate the region's population to reach one million by 2025.
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STATE SYMBOLS
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| STATE FLOWER |
Yellow Jessamine |
| STATE BIRD |
Carolina Wren |
| STATE SONGS |
"Carolina" and "South
Carolina On My Mind" |
| STATE FRUIT |
Peach |
| STATE TREE |
Palmetto |
| STATE DANCE |
The Shag |
| STATE ANIMAL |
White-tail Deer |
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CLIMATE STATISTICS
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Average Monthly Temp
(fahrenheit)
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Min.
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Max.
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| JANUARY |
32.1 |
55.2 |
| FEBRUARY |
34.4 |
59.2 |
| MARCH |
42.1 |
68.1 |
| APRIL |
49.5 |
76.6 |
| MAY |
58.3 |
83.5 |
| JUNE |
66.1 |
89.0 |
| JULY |
70.1 |
91.8 |
| AUGUST |
69.4 |
90.2 |
| SEPTEMBER |
63.3 |
85.3 |
| OCTOBER |
50.1 |
76.5 |
| NOVEMBER |
41.5 |
67.7 |
| DECEMBER |
35.0 |
58.8 |
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Data from the Southeast Regional Climate Center
Average Annual Precipitation: 50.14 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: 1.89 inches
Average Chance of Precipitation: 29.5%
Average Percentage of Sunny Days: 63.6%
(Data from the National Weather Service)
AUTOMOBILE & DRIVING INFORMATION
Tags and Registration for your automobile:
• New residents have 30 days to apply for new tags.
• Proof of liability insurance, title, registration card and proof of property tax payment are required.
(For more information, contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue at 803-251-2960.)
SC Driver’s License:
• New residents have 90 days to apply for a license after moving to South Carolina .
• If new residents have a certified driver’s license from another state, they will not be required to take a written exam, only an eye exam.
• Residents within the state have 10 days to report a change of address.
(For more information, contact the Division of Motor Vehicles at 803-737-1767.)
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Wildewood Downs
731 Polo Road
Columbia SC 29223
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