Honea Path, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,734
Population
1,064/sq mi density
$56,304
Median Income
$24,911 per capita
$123,800
Home Value
$226,867 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
692
Violent Crime/100K
2,717 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,304 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Honea Path enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4476°N, 82.3950°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Honea Path has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.9").