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Walhalla, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,121
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$42,696
Median Income
$19,603 per capita
$176,500
Home Value
$225,002 Zillow
$640
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
1,734 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,696 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$176,500 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Walhalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7695°N, 83.0555°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oconee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Walhalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (4.4").