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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
$153,619 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
247
Violent Crime/100K
2,335 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,567 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Saluda has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.2").