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Ridge Spring, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
848
Population
466/sq mi density
$38,854
Median Income
$35,682 per capita
$76,600
Home Value
$149,191 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
792
Violent Crime/100K
1,715 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,854 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
792 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridge Spring 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 | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8453°N, 81.6612°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgefield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 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 |
Ridge Spring 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").