Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 26,686 at the 2010 census, and the city was the center of an urbanized area of 75,702.

It is one of the principal cities in Greenville-Anderson. It is further included in the larger Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina area. Anderson is the smallest of the three primary cities that make up the Upstate region and is nicknamed "The Electric City" and "The Friendliest City in South Carolina".

Anderson's spirit and quality of life have earned national recognition as Anderson County was named an "All-America City" in 2000.

Named Anderson, in honor of Robert Anderson who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Anderson became one of the first cities in the Southeastern United States to have electricity. Electricity to Anderson was established by William C. Whitner in 1895 at a hydroelectric plant on the Rocky River giving the city the name "The Electric City."

Anderson's economy revolves around manufacturing. Anderson has over 230 manufacturers, including 22 international companies. In the county, Anderson has a thriving business climate. The top major industries in Anderson include manufacturers of automotive products, metal products, industrial machinery, plastics, publishing, and textiles. Two industries that many times interconnect are the plastic and automotive sectors. There are more than 27 BMW suppliers in the Upstate region, which is recognized internationally as an automotive supplier hub.

The city of Anderson is served by the Anderson County School System (specifically, Anderson School District Five).

For your child to enter a school he or she must be at least five years old by September 1 of the current school year, have a valid birth certificate and a vaccination certificate. The immunizations may be performed by their doctor of Health Department and will be accepted if it includes the following:

Four (4) doses of any combination of DTP, DT, DTP-Hib, DTaP, Td, or Tdap vaccine with at least one (1) dose received on or after the fourth birthday.

Three (3) doses of any combination of oral or inactivated Polio vaccine with at least one (1) dose received on or after the fourth birthday.

Two (2) doses of Rubeola (Measles) vaccine with both doses received on or after the first birthday & separated by at least one month.

One (1) dose of Rubella (German Measles) vaccine received on or after the first birthday.

One (1) dose of Mumps vaccine received on or after the first birthday.

Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

One (1) dose of Varicella vaccine received on or after the first birthday or positive history of disease for all children admitted to kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh grades, and eighth grades. Two (2) doses of varicella vaccine, separated by at least one month, are required for unimmunized children 13 years of age and older who have no positive history of disease.

Includes: Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, Iva, Pelzer, Pendleton, Starr, West Pelzer, Williamston

As a Southern town, you can expect plenty of sunny days in Anderson, 221 per year on average. Like other communities in South Carolina, Anderson enjoys all four seasons throughout the year. In the summer, the average temperature stays between 70-90 degrees, while the temperature dips to between 34-53 degrees in the cooler months.

The four seasons

Anderson, Sc, Usa is at 35°0'N, 83°0'W, 244 m (800 ft).

Anderson, Sc has a humid subtropical climate that is mild with no dry season, constantly moist (year-round rainfall). Summers are hot and muggy with thunderstorms. Winters are mild with precipitation from mid-latitude cyclones. Seasonality is moderate. (Köppen-Geiger classification: Cfa).

• In the winter time records indicate temperatures by day reach 13.2°C (55.7°F) on average falling to -0.1°C (31.8°F) overnight.

• In springtime temperatures climb reaching 23.6°C (74.5°F) generally in the afternoon with overnight lows of 8.7°C (47.7°F).

• During summer average high temperatures are 31.6°C (88.9°F) and average low temperatures are 18.8°C (65.8°F).

• Come autumn/ fall temperatures decrease achieving average highs of 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the day and lows of 10°C (49.9°F) generally shortly after sunrise.

• Total annual Precipitation averages 1316.1 mm (51.8 inches) which is equivalent to 1316.1 Litres/m² (32.28 Gallons/ft²).

Anderson, South Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Anderson averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Anderson. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Sperling's Comfort Index: 7.6

The annual Best Places Comfort Index for Anderson is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in South Carolina, with 7 as the national average. May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Anderson, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration offices are generally open during regular business hours Monday through Friday‑ but are closed 30 days before an election. Special provisions are made for members of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marines, Red Cross, and United States service organizations who are serving outside the counties of their residence, and for members and employees of any Department of the United States Government who are serving outside the country, you must be 18 years or older to register. No length of residency is required. However, you must show proof of residency when you go to register. Your driver’s license will serve as proof. For information contact the Board of Voter Registration in your area.

AUTOMOBILES

You need to get your state automobile tags and a South Carolina title within 10 days of your arrival, and your Driver's License sometimes 90 days after your arrival. You must secure the following: fill out Form 400, fill out Form 402 (liability insurance certificate), and Form 406 which shows you do not owe any back taxes on your motor vehicle (County Tax Department in the County Courthouse). The Driver's License Examiners offices are located at 135 Wimberly Dr. Ladson, 572-7854, and Iron Bridge Drive in Mt. Pleasant, 884-9760; and at the Police Station in Charleston on Lockwood Blvd. 727-6477. If you have a valid out-of-state license, you will only need to take the written exam.

PETS

While the State doesn't maintain laws for pet licensing, most municipalities do. You should familiarize yourself with the laws concerning the licensing, vaccination, and restraint of your pets. You can get this information from your local Animal Control Office or a veterinarian.

LOCAL TAXES

In South Carolina, counties are authorized to levy property taxes on taxable real estate and personal property. Each county sets its millage rate and to this rate is added the rate set by the local municipality or special service district to arrive at the total millage rate.

RETAIL SALES TAX

South Carolina levies a five percent retail sales tax. Exemptions from the tax include production machinery, repair parts, industrial electricity, and materials, which will become an integral part of the finished product of a manufacturer. Also, any items which change the physical or chemical characteristics of a finished product are exempt. The entire proceeds of this tax are pledged to the construction and operation of South Carolina's public

schools. Charleston County adds 2.5% Sales Tax.

PERSONAL INCOME TAXES

There are no municipal income taxes. A state income tax is imposed upon every individual residing in South Carolina. The tax levied, collected, and paid annually concerning net income of the taxpayer and income earned within the jurisdiction of the state of every non‑resident having a business and/or agency in the state from the sale, rental, or income from property within the state.

ELECTRICITY AND GAS 

You will need to get in touch with your local electric and gas utility company for these services to be turned on at your residence. In most areas, a deposit is required unless you bring a letter showing one year of credit history from your previous electric company or active duty service.

Anderson Electric City Utilities

601 South Main Street
Anderson, South Carolina, 29624

864-260-6347

Sandy Springs Water District

Address6910 U.s. 76
Pendleton, South Carolina, 29670

864-646-7729

Clemson Utility Billing

1250 Tiger Boulevard Clemson, SC

Utilities City of Clemson

300 Cochran Road Clemson, SC

City-Belton Combined Utilities

306 Anderson St, Belton, SC 29627

(864) 338-0058

WATER 

Anderson Water Services

Anderson, SC 29625

(864) 231-2250

Broadway Water & Sewer

2514 E River St, Anderson, SC 29621

(864) 262-1967 

SEWERAGE 

Most subdivisions have sewerage. This service is provided in a variety of ways, some are provided by

the municipal government as a tax service, some by municipal governments that add a sewerage fee to the water bill and some by private companies which bill the user directly. Any subdivision which has on‑site sewerage is approved by the State Health Department. Therefore such service is considered adequate.