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Glendale, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
173 Population 824/sq mi density
$93,800 Home Value $199,216 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,883 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glendale 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 301 sunny days per year. 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 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates34.9451°N, 81.8364°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySpartanburg County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 128 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 125 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 134 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 133 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 120 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 134 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 139 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 134 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 118 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 117 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 77 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 64 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 106 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 113 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 137 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 77 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 143 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 139 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gaston (2004, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Gaston Category 1 299 km
1996 Fran Category 1 287 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 542 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 63 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 17 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 80 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 41 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 69 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 82 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 98 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 77 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 46 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 88 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 92 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 99 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 90 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 54 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 58 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 44 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 44 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 91 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Glendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.5").

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