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Saluda County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Saluda County, set in the heart of South Carolina, is a charming rural area with a strong agricultural background and close-knit communities. Known for its historic sites and Southern hospitality, the county offers visitors a peaceful retreat away from big city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
18,862
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.01°, -81.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,140
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
239 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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