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Laurens, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,307
Population
912/sq mi density
$55,207
Median Income
$31,735 per capita
$139,800
Home Value
$182,995 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
907
Violent Crime/100K
5,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,207 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
907 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5027°N, 82.0214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Laurens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Laurens has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").