Rock Hill, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
74,769
Population
1,681/sq mi density
$64,770
Median Income
$36,615 per capita
$267,400
Home Value
$323,886 Zillow
$1,279
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
446
Violent Crime/100K
2,361 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,770 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$267,400 home value, $1,279/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Hill 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
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 | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9382°N, 81.0192°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
Rock Hill 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").