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Clearwater, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,124
Population
746/sq mi density
$50,669
Median Income
$30,526 per capita
$156,500
Home Value
$261,739 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
3,712 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,669 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clearwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5028°N, 81.9111°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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 | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Clearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.7").