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Ware Shoals, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,207
Population
673/sq mi density
$35,896
Median Income
$20,518 per capita
$63,600
Home Value
$140,963 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,067
Violent Crime/100K
4,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,896 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,600 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,067 violent crimes/100K (181% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ware Shoals enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3878°N, 82.2433°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Laurens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Ware Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.4").