Chesterfield, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,497
Population
367/sq mi density
$48,167
Median Income
$28,798 per capita
$161,000
Home Value
$188,136 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
513
Violent Crime/100K
2,786 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,167 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$161,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7330°N, 80.0780°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chesterfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Chesterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.2").