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Abbeville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,863 Population 782/sq mi density
$38,983 Median Income $24,729 per capita
$108,500 Home Value $210,036 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
937 Violent Crime/100K 2,452 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,983 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
937 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates34.1785°N, 82.3777°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAbbeville County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.5 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 48 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 72 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 22 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 90 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 141 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 97 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 132 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 29 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 48 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 148 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 117 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 28 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 61 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 45 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 128 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 119 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 100 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 47 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 129 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 271 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 290 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 289 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 131 km
1985 Bob Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 100 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 33 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 21 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 63 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 22 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 50 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 71 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 30 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 72 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 43 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 69 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 70 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 29 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Abbeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.4").

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