Easley, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
23,942
Population
1,821/sq mi density
$65,330
Median Income
$45,572 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$321,201 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
235
Violent Crime/100K
1,807 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,330 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Easley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 982 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8198°N, 82.5822°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pickens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
Easley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").