Riverview, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,215
Population
1,801/sq mi density
$131,158
Median Income
$46,434 per capita
$484,800
Home Value
$599,590 Zillow
$677
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$131,158 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$484,800 home value, $677/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0140°N, 80.9889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mecklenburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Riverview has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and October the driest (3.0").