The Cliffs Valley, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Henderson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
813
Population
126/sq mi density
$114,583
Median Income
$70,549 per capita
$900,000
Home Value
$344,405 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
The Cliffs Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,432 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1395°N, 82.4360°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in |
The Cliffs Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (4.6").