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Cross Hill, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
502
Population
157/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$24,479 per capita
$80,400
Home Value
$216,005 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
14.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
996
Violent Crime/100K
6,134 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3045°N, 81.9836°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newberry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Cross Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.3").