Fairforest, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,711
Population
819/sq mi density
$60,199
Median Income
$24,441 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$264,182 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,199 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairforest 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 785 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9471°N, 82.0182°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 54.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Fairforest has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.7").