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Fountain Inn, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,307
Population
1,315/sq mi density
$72,021
Median Income
$32,660 per capita
$255,400
Home Value
$303,020 Zillow
$1,072
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
434
Violent Crime/100K
1,937 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,021 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain Inn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 861 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6967°N, 82.2021°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Fountain Inn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (3.6").