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West Pelzer, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,276 Population 2,025/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $24,709 per capita
$125,700 Home Value $215,626 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
337 Violent Crime/100K 9,888 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Pelzer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,025/sq mi
Coordinates34.6449°N, 82.4748°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.3 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 99 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 113 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 74 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 110 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 142 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 53 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 142 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 100 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 98 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 138 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 52 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 142 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 97 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 113 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 109 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 79 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 98 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 510 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 69 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 63 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 85 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 15 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 27 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 40 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 40 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 94 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 51 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 95 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 80 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 96 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 90 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 76 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 79 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in

West Pelzer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (3.6").

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