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Ruby, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
244
Population
99/sq mi density
$49,167
Median Income
$31,112 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$172,816 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
892
Violent Crime/100K
3,567 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
892 violent crimes/100K (135% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7482°N, 80.1791°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chesterfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Ruby has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.9").