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Monetta, SC
Town in Saluda County, South Carolina.
Population
282
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
409
ZIP codes
0
Monetta and its ZIP codes
Monetta at a glance
- Monetta is about 2.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Monetta, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saluda County. PPP loans are for Monetta.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,010
4,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,517 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monetta, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monetta, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Monetta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge SpringTown | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| WardTown | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| JohnstonTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| SummitTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| GilbertTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| SaludaTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| TrentonTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| EdgefieldTown | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| WagenerTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| PelionTown | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.5 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| AikenCity | 23 mi | 21.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monetta, SC in?
- Monetta is in Saluda County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Monetta, SC?
- About 282 people live in Monetta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monetta?
- Nearby places include Ridge Spring (3 mi), Batesburg-Leesville (6.1 mi), Ward (7 mi), Johnston (11 mi), Summit (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023