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Waterloo, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
192
Population
108/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$16,085 per capita
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
996
Violent Crime/100K
6,134 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterloo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3562°N, 82.0572°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Laurens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 38 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) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 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) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Waterloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").