Arkwright, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,910
Population
1,128/sq mi density
$51,458
Median Income
$20,135 per capita
$111,400
Home Value
$230,636 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $901/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkwright enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9150°N, 81.9387°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Spartanburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Arkwright has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.7").