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Caesars Head, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Transylvania County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
37
Population
25/sq mi density
$340,000
Home Value
$344,405 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Caesars Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1071°N, 82.6184°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Transylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Caesars Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (4.6").