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West Union, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
396
Population
501/sq mi density
$49,821
Median Income
$29,531 per capita
$149,200
Home Value
$331,276 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $679/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Union 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 | 963 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7560°N, 83.0441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oconee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 11 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 |
West Union 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").