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Taylors, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
23,686 Population 2,243/sq mi density
$71,747 Median Income $34,539 per capita
$242,700 Home Value $306,531 Zillow
$1,260 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
811 Violent Crime/100K 4,646 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,747 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,700 home value, $1,260/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
811 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylors 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 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation917 ft (280 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Population Density2,243/sq mi
Coordinates34.9143°N, 82.3139°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenville County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 124 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 146 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 105 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 104 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 90 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 73 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 67 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 123 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 109 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 141 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 72 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 139 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 111 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 127 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 129 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 89 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 46 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 123 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 70 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 40 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 91 km 4
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 96 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 19 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 14 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 47 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 8 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 33 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 62 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 40 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 99 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 84 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 89 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 91 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 63 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 91 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 63 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 89 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
February 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Taylors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.7").

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