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Anderson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
29,563
Population
1,847/sq mi density
$44,321
Median Income
$27,458 per capita
$199,600
Home Value
$267,922 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
969
Violent Crime/100K
7,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,321 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
969 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5215°N, 82.6435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.7").