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Monetta, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
209
Population
303/sq mi density
$55,781
Median Income
$27,184 per capita
$52,800
Home Value
$121,074 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
957
Violent Crime/100K
6,017 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,781 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,800 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
957 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Monetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8500°N, 81.6099°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lexington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 15 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Monetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.0").