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Gaffney, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,612
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$41,214
Median Income
$22,523 per capita
$141,100
Home Value
$179,738 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
814
Violent Crime/100K
5,851 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,214 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
814 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaffney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0736°N, 81.6615°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in |
Gaffney has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").