Prosperity, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,198
Population
602/sq mi density
$58,276
Median Income
$29,765 per capita
$138,400
Home Value
$365,899 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
245
Violent Crime/100K
1,306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,276 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Prosperity 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2134°N, 81.5284°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newberry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in |
Prosperity has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (3.2").