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Quality of Life
Climate | Crime Index | Cost of Living ClimateNewberry enjoys a mild climate with an average of 300 sunny days per year. The average annual temperature is a comfortable 63° F, and snow and ice storms are very rare.
CrimeIn 2007, the crime index for Newberry, SC was 298.9 (compare with the national average of 320.9). Newberry sees a very small number of property crimes each year and an even smaller number of violent crimes. Cost of LivingAs of 2009, the Cost of Living Index (COLI) for Newberry, SC was 75.43 out of 100, nearly 25% lower than the national average. |
Newberry, SC offers a remarkably high quality of life. In recent years, Newberry has earned recognition in both Crampton's The 100 Best Small Towns In America and in Sweitzer & Fields' The 50 Best Small Southern Towns. A pleasant climate, beautiful natural surroundings, ease of transportation, affordable homes, good schools, and a growing local economy are just a few of the reasons why so many people are finding Newberry, SC a wonderful place to call home.