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Lake Wylie, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Gaston County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,177
Population
1,926/sq mi density
$112,113
Median Income
$51,944 per capita
$464,200
Home Value
$599,590 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
46
Violent Crime/100K
1,357 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$112,113 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$464,200 home value, $1,517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Wylie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0985°N, 81.0722°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Lake Wylie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").