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Lexington, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
24,132
Population
2,016/sq mi density
$83,263
Median Income
$42,321 per capita
$271,200
Home Value
$301,872 Zillow
$1,360
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
325
Violent Crime/100K
2,852 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,263 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$271,200 home value, $1,360/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,016/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9929°N, 81.2218°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lexington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.9").