North Augusta, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
24,928
Population
1,165/sq mi density
$90,132
Median Income
$48,303 per capita
$220,500
Home Value
$281,088 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
45
Violent Crime/100K
512 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,132 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
North Augusta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 467 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5233°N, 81.9566°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgefield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in |
North Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.7").