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Retirement Living In Anderson County - South Carolina


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Area Description

Anderson County lies just along I-85 in the northwestern portion of upstate South Carolina, equidistant to Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. The area, with one of the lowest costs of living in the United States, is a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist center. With more than 15 universities and colleges within 50 miles of Anderson there are many great higher education options for students. With all of the educations options, Anderson County has the integrated resources available to help train and develop a highly skilled workforce with the prestigious education and training programs of institutions including Anderson University, Clemson University, and Tri County Technical College. Anderson County is also home to 55,950-acre Hartwell Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer lake with nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline for residential and recreational use. It's communities have a small-town feel that make people want to stay. From a temperate Southern climate and Lake Hartwell to leading universities and a variety of arts programs. Anderson County offers an unmatched combination of quality of life feature that makes for an ideal location for all of its citizens.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   There are many, many options of things to do in Anderson, from boating, swimming, cycling, bowling, shopping. During the summer there is a free concert downtown that is very popular for all ages. There are all kinds of events for all ages.

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Public transportation
Anderson Electric City Transit that can take you around Anderson for a small fee. There is also a transfer "4-U" System that can take you to Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, Southern Wesleyan University which are in neighboring towns.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Anderson County, South Carolina?

For those of you that retire in Anderson County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Anderson County such as a movie, a visit to a museum or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Anderson County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Anderson County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  41 F°  52 F°
 Feb  34 F°  45 F°  56 F°
 Mar  40 F°  52 F°  64 F°
 Apr  48 F°  60 F°  73 F°
 May  57 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Jun  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Jul  69 F°  79 F°  90 F°
 Aug  69 F°  79 F°  88 F°
 Sep  62 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Oct  50 F°  61 F°  73 F°
 Nov  40 F°  52 F°  64 F°
 Dec  33 F°  43 F°  54 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  17  0
 Feb  0  13  0
 Mar  0  7  0
 Apr  0  1  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  10  0  0
 Jul  15  0  0
 Aug  12  0  0
 Sep  4  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  6  0
 Dec  0  15  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  31 %
 Feb  4 "  9  33 %
 Mar  5 "  9  39 %
 Apr  3 "  9  46 %
 May  3 "  8  57 %
 Jun  4 "  10  65 %
 Jul  4 "  10  68 %
 Aug  4 "  9  68 %
 Sep  4 "  7  62 %
 Oct  3 "  7  52 %
 Nov  4 "  9  42 %
 Dec  5 "  10  34 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  1  0
 Feb  1 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Anderson County, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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 There is a wide variety of housing options available in Anderson.

Senior Assistance in Anderson County, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina offers the following assistance for seniors:
Anderson has a number of assisted living facilities available. For those that are living dependent, independently or just need help preparing healthy meals there is Meals on Wheels as well as Senior Solutions available. There is also a senior transport available. Anderson also has home health care.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Anderson County Offer For Retirees?

Anderson being a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist area, job opportunities are available.

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