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Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Aiken is a lively southern city known for its equestrian culture, tree-lined streets, and charming historic downtown. The city blends tradition with a welcoming hospitality, offering art, nature, and a friendly, relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
32,025
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.56°, -81.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,400
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
81
English
99
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
8.0°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-9.6°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1142 mm
Internet Speed
396 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AIK
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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