Edgefield, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,977
Population
918/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$19,840 per capita
$108,900
Home Value
$223,762 Zillow
$849
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
80
Violent Crime/100K
559 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7853°N, 81.9286°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgefield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in |
Edgefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").