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Berea, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,642
Population
2,161/sq mi density
$48,104
Median Income
$25,793 per capita
$187,200
Home Value
$344,405 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
41
Violent Crime/100K
6,284 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,104 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Berea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8785°N, 82.4662°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in |
Berea has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (4.0").