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Kinards

Laurens County · residential

Kinards

Small unincorporated Laurens County community east of Clinton — rural residential acreage

Rural acreage lifestyle near I-26 Easy commute to Clinton and Newberry Affordable Laurens County homeownership

Quick Facts

ZIP29325
Categoryresidential
Platted1880
Main CorridorLocated approximately 8 miles east of Clinton along SC-72, the Kinards community is a small unincorporated rural area in eastern Laurens County.
CountyLaurens County

At A Glance

Walkability5/100
Commute20 minutes
InterstateI-26 at Hwy 72, approximately 5 minutes east via SC-72.
VibeTrue Upstate SC country living — rural acreage, low density, and an easy I-26 commute to Clinton, Newberry, or the Upstate SC metro.
Best ForRemote workers, hobby farmers, retirees seeking quiet acreage, and buyers priced out of Clinton's city limits who still want Laurens County schools.

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Location

Kinards lies 8 miles east of Clinton along SC-72, placing it near the I-26 corridor and within 20 minutes of Newberry and 35 minutes of the Upstate metro hub.

Open Kinards in Google Maps →34.4620° N, 81.8020° W · ZIP 29325

Character

Quiet rural living on multi-acre lots with minimal development. Kinards is a true country community where neighbors know each other and the pace of life reflects Laurens County's agricultural heritage.

History

Kinards was established as a crossroads community in eastern Laurens County in the late 19th century, serving farming families between Clinton and Newberry. It retains its rural character today, having resisted the suburban growth that transformed other Laurens County communities.

Schools

Elementary
Clinton Elementary School
Laurens County School District 56
Middle
Clinton Middle School
Laurens County School District 56
High
Clinton High School
Laurens County School District 56

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Clinton Commercial Corridors — Clinton's Walmart Supercenter, Food Lion, and full retail amenities are 15 minutes west on SC-72. (8.0 mi)
  • Newberry, SC — Newberry County seat with additional retail, dining, and Newberry College, 20 minutes east. (12.0 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital Hospital (10.0 mi)
  • Prisma Health Newberry Hospital Hospital (12.0 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERE Clinton.