Aiken, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
32,334
Population
1,487/sq mi density
$69,837
Median Income
$41,976 per capita
$261,800
Home Value
$280,880 Zillow
$1,199
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
572
Violent Crime/100K
3,982 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,837 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$261,800 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Aiken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5316°N, 81.7251°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Aiken has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.9").