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Conestee, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,175 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$60,450 Median Income $26,297 per capita
$211,600 Home Value $291,345 Zillow
$952 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 2,139 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,450 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,600 home value, $952/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Conestee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation890 ft (271 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates34.7638°N, 82.3516°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenville County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
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)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 108 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 129 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 87 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 114 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 102 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 147 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 58 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 126 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 107 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 84 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 135 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 57 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 123 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 128 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 110 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 102 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 63 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 87 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 52 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 72 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 79 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 69 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 85 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 7 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 10 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 15 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 79 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 47 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 84 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 72 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 57 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 88 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 57 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 72 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 65 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in

Conestee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.7").

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