"Our citizens are diverse, hard-working  and friendly. Because of our small-town atmosphere, our children can develop a sense of values in a safe, nurturing community." 

Beautification

Chesterfield has an active on-going community beautification program. The Chesterfield Beautification Committee and Chesterfield Tree Board provide leadership and volunteer labor to beautify public properties throughout the Town. The Town is in the process of completing a multi-phase beautification project in the downtown area, Olde Towne Centre. Due to its commitment to the community's trees and forests, the Town is recognized as a Tree City, USA.

Climate

   Average Annual Temperature - 61

   Average Annual Precipation - 48 inches

   Average Annual Sunshine - 63%

   Average Annual Humidity - 68%

   Average Annual Snowfall - 5 inches

Commerce

 As the centrally-located seat of Chesterfield County, Chesterfield enjoys the status of a "hub" for the surrounding rural area. The downtown area, Olde Towne Centre, is in the mist  of a multi-phase revitalization effort. Occupancy in Olde Towne Centre consistently hovers near 100%. Other retail businesses are concentrated on SC 9 and throughout the community.

While state and county government is the largest employer in the community, several local industries provide employment in the Town. Business and industrial sites are available in the Town's 165-acre Chesterfield Commerce Park on  SC 9.

Education

The Chesterfield area schools enjoy a superb reputation for academic excellence which has been recognized with numerous recognitions and awards. Chesterfield High School boasts an average SAT Score that is above the national average.  Edwards Elementary serves students in grades CD-5, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School serves students in grades 6-8, and Chesterfield High School serves students in grades 9-12. Additionally, the Chesterfield County School District's alternative school, the Palmetto Learning Center, and administrative offices are located in Chesterfield.

Several colleges and universities are located within easy driving distance from Chesterfield. These include Northeastern Technical College which is located 10 miles east of downtown on SC 9. Other area colleges and universities include: Coker College, Frances Marion University, University of South Carolina-Lancaster, Wingate University,
and Winthrop University.

Historic Preservation

The Town, founded in 1785 as the seat of Chesterfield County, is home to two National Register Historic Districts with buildings dating back to the late 1700s. Chesterfield is recognized as a Certified Local Government by the National Parks Service and is one of only four Preserve America communities in South Carolina. A local design review commission approves all exterior alterations, demolitions or new construction within the Town's historic district.

Medical Care

A comprehensive community medical clinic is operated by CareSouth Carolina in Chesterfield. An optometric practice, two dentists and one chiropractor are also located; in Chesterfield. Chesterfield General Hospital is located 10 miles east of the Town. The Town provides a municipal helipad for medical evacuations at the Chesterfield Commerce Park on SC 9. As the county seat, the Chesterfield County Health Department, Chesterfield County Emergency Services and Hospice of Chesterfield County are located in the Town. Within a 30-mile radius of Chesterfield there are 336 practicing physicians, 101 dentists and 16 hospitals.

Parks and Recreation

The Town provides a comprehensive, award-winning parks and recreation program. Beginning in January of 2006, the Town will partner with the new Chesterfield Family YMCA to provide additional recreational offerings for the community. The Town offers four park areas which include playgrounds, softball fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball court, and walking trails. The town's walking trail system includes approximately one-half mile of trails stretching from Main Street in the downtown area through Craig Park and along wooded banks of Thompson Creek.

Green River Country Club located just 2 miles north of the Town offers a challenging 18-hole golf course. Four additional courses are located within Chesterfield County.

The Sandhills State Forest and the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge encompass 96,000 acres approximately 8 miles south of Chesterfield. These public lands provide opportunities for camping, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting,wildlife observation and  a nine mile paved driving tour route. (link to Sandhills State Forest website and Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge website)

Being situated near the geographic center of both Carolinas, many recreational opportunities abound within short driving distances. The beautiful mountains of North Carolina and the wide beaches of South Carolina's Myrtle Beach are both easily accessible. Chesterfield is also located less than 50 miles from the outerbelt (I-485) of Charlotte, NC, one of the nation's fastest growing cities. Numerous recreational offerings are available in the Charlotte area - the NFL's Panthers, NBA's Bobcats, Paramount's Carowinds theme park, the Charlotte Arena, Lowe's Motor Speedway (NASCAR) and the Mint Museum.

Transportation

Chesterfield is located on SC Highways 9, 102, and 145. I-20 is 54 miles south of the community, I-95 60 miles southeast, and US 74 20 miles north. Charlotte's outerbelt; I-485 is located 48 miles northwest of Chesterfield. The nearest civil airport, Cheraw Municipal, is located 7 miles east of the Town. The nearest commercial airports, Florence Regional and Charlotte-Douglas International, are located 45 and 65 miles away respectfully. The Port of Charleston is located approximately 150 miles from Chesterfield.