Elgin, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,176
Population
2,091/sq mi density
$84,219
Median Income
$33,571 per capita
$204,300
Home Value
$299,844 Zillow
$1,288
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
424
Violent Crime/100K
5,394 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,219 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $1,288/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1702°N, 80.7931°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.0").