Gantt, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
15,057
Population
1,540/sq mi density
$47,265
Median Income
$30,516 per capita
$156,200
Home Value
$321,243 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,265 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,200 home value, $1,021/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gantt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7871°N, 82.4013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 13 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
Gantt has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").