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York, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,697
Population
1,024/sq mi density
$47,315
Median Income
$24,313 per capita
$161,000
Home Value
$351,438 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
808
Violent Crime/100K
5,076 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,315 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$161,000 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
808 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
York enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9983°N, 81.2331°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
York has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.2").