West Columbia, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
17,723
Population
1,883/sq mi density
$54,152
Median Income
$35,326 per capita
$186,200
Home Value
$230,407 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
748
Violent Crime/100K
4,448 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,152 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9901°N, 81.0994°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lexington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
West Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").