Great Falls, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,741
Population
411/sq mi density
$30,475
Median Income
$22,710 per capita
$59,400
Home Value
$144,032 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
750
Violent Crime/100K
3,375 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,475 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
750 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5721°N, 80.9053°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Great Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.7").