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Central, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,299
Population
1,630/sq mi density
$58,262
Median Income
$21,506 per capita
$228,500
Home Value
$283,603 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
19
Violent Crime/100K
2,528 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,262 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$228,500 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Central 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 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 | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7234°N, 82.7747°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pickens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (4.0").