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Wagener, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,170
Population
860/sq mi density
$45,753
Median Income
$25,355 per capita
$367
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
716 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,753 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wagener enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 467 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6513°N, 81.3626°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Wagener has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.8").