Belton, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,405
Population
1,153/sq mi density
$48,164
Median Income
$33,601 per capita
$116,300
Home Value
$267,310 Zillow
$896
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,164 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $896/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Belton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5238°N, 82.4927°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 12 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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Belton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (3.3").