Abbeville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,863
Population
782/sq mi density
$38,983
Median Income
$24,729 per capita
$108,500
Home Value
$219,789 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
370
Violent Crime/100K
1,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,983 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 557 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1785°N, 82.3777°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Abbeville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Abbeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.8").