Mayo, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,963
Population
646/sq mi density
$47,384
Median Income
$31,535 per capita
$159,200
Home Value
$289,768 Zillow
$591
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,384 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 880 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0857°N, 81.8535°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Mayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.8").