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Graniteville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,176
Population
652/sq mi density
$29,495
Median Income
$20,980 per capita
$103,900
Home Value
$276,143 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
1,557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$29,495 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Graniteville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5647°N, 81.8092°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Graniteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.8").