Aiken County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Aiken County, in western South Carolina, is renowned for its equestrian culture, historic downtown, and Southern hospitality. With a blend of charming neighborhoods, parks, and easy access to nature, it offers a relaxed pace and diverse local attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
168,808
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.54°, -81.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,410
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
70
English
95
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AIK
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.