Blacksburg, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,158
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$33,500
Median Income
$17,957 per capita
$137,000
Home Value
$150,227 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
208
Violent Crime/100K
2,343 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$33,500 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blacksburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1221°N, 81.5181°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Blacksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").