Saluda, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Saluda County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,095
Population
952/sq mi density
$40,567
Median Income
$16,840 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$167,200 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
327
Violent Crime/100K
1,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,567 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Saluda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0012°N, 81.7716°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Saluda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in |
Saluda has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.1").