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Easley, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
23,942 Population 1,821/sq mi density
$65,330 Median Income $45,572 per capita
$243,100 Home Value $316,029 Zillow
$903 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
458 Violent Crime/100K 5,133 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,330 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Easley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation982 ft (299 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density1,821/sq mi
Coordinates34.8198°N, 82.5822°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

Earthquake History

51 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 M4.1 120 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 94 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 96 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 89 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 74 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 126 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 87 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 148 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 120 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 73 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 136 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 134 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 118 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 124 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 88 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 65 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 119 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 116 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 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 473 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 66 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 15 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 30 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 23 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 18 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 88 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 79 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 29 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 97 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 90 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 79 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 86 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 95 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 94 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 94 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in

Easley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.9").

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