The Town FilesSaluda County, South Carolina
19,131 people. The median home is worth $146,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $51,009.
Towns in Saluda County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda | 3,122 | $77,700 | $42,506 | 30.9 |
| Ridge Spring | 579 | $69,600 | $39,167 | 43.1 |
People and housing
| Saluda County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $851 | $937 |
| Median household income | $51,009 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
4,733 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,825 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 327 storm events in Saluda County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Saluda County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).