Anderson
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Anderson is a small city in the rolling Upstate region of South Carolina, known for its Southern hospitality, historic downtown, and pleasant community atmosphere. Despite its size, Anderson offers a range of dining, shopping, and outdoor experiences ideal for visitors seeking an authentic local vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
254
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.52°, -82.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,895
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1261 mm
Internet Speed
313 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
65
Walk Score
65
Footways
130.0
Airport
AND
Distance
7 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 2026-03-23.
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 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.