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Clifton, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
861
Population
805/sq mi density
$48,357
Median Income
$14,094 per capita
$115,000
Home Value
$199,216 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
1,883 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,357 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 664 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9861°N, 81.8204°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Spartanburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.4").