Cleanest Air in South Carolina

Top 43 cities ranked by cleanest air

Best South Carolina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants
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Cleanest Air - South Carolina

1 Moncks Corner AQI 37
2 Aiken AQI 39
3 Little River AQI 40
4 North Myrtle Beach AQI 40
5 Forestbrook AQI 40
6 Darlington AQI 40
7 Myrtle Beach AQI 40
8 Carolina Forest AQI 40
9 Clemson University AQI 43
10 James Island AQI 43
11 Homeland Park AQI 43
12 Centerville AQI 43
13 Anderson AQI 43
14 Mount Pleasant AQI 43
15 Charleston AQI 43
16 North Augusta AQI 44
17 Belvedere AQI 44
18 Florence AQI 44
19 York AQI 46
20 Rock Hill AQI 46
21 Columbia AQI 47
22 Blythewood AQI 47
23 Woodfield AQI 47
24 Forest Acres AQI 47
25 Dentsville AQI 47
26 Wade Hampton AQI 48
27 Greenville AQI 48
28 Greer AQI 48
29 Piedmont AQI 48
30 Lyman AQI 48
31 Mauldin AQI 48
32 Simpsonville AQI 48
33 Taylors AQI 48
34 Welcome AQI 48
35 Parker AQI 48
36 Travelers Rest AQI 48
37 Sans Souci AQI 48
38 Five Forks AQI 48
39 Berea AQI 48
40 Gantt AQI 48
41 Fountain Inn AQI 48
42 Powdersville AQI 48
43 Spartanburg AQI 49

Explore the top 43 cities ranked by cleanest air in South Carolina.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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