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Pelzer, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,570
Population
1,539/sq mi density
$54,886
Median Income
$22,525 per capita
$170,400
Home Value
$215,626 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
337
Violent Crime/100K
9,888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,886 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelzer 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 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. 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 | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6436°N, 82.4601°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very 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) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Pelzer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (3.6").