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Saluda
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Saluda is a small, friendly town in central South Carolina, known for its Southern hospitality, historic charm, and proximity to Lake Murray. It caters to visitors seeking local culture, scenic drives, and community events, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
3,122
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.00°, -81.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,000
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
97
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
7.2°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1137 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
96 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
AIK
Distance
40 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 68/100.
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