Hickory Grove, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
559
Population
331/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$31,203 per capita
$119,400
Home Value
$248,131 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
18.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $1,118/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickory Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9785°N, 81.4181°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Hickory Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").