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Fair Play, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hart County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
578
Population
85/sq mi density
$113,466
Median Income
$45,807 per capita
$230,900
Home Value
$336,757 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
377
Violent Crime/100K
2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$113,466 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Play enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5081°N, 82.9868°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hart County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in |
Fair Play has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (3.9").