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Elgin, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,258
Population
2,091/sq mi density
$74,167
Median Income
$32,360 per capita
$177,700
Home Value
$293,948 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
372
Violent Crime/100K
4,715 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. 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 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 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 July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.9").