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Pendleton, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,542
Population
721/sq mi density
$60,517
Median Income
$42,765 per capita
$236,900
Home Value
$278,210 Zillow
$891
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
3,462 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,517 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$236,900 home value, $891/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6422°N, 82.7791°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 6 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Pendleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.7").