Abney Crossroads, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Kershaw County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
209 Population 454/sq mi density
$43,560 Median Income $16,895 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,560 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Abney Crossroads 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates34.5064°N, 80.5107°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKershaw County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.11"
Driest Month (May) 2.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 9 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 43 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 43 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 43 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 44 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 142 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 119 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 147 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 72 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 80 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 70 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 149 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 42 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 43 km
Mar 27, 2009 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina M2.6 148 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 41 km
May 31, 2021 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina M2.6 110 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 43 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 42 km
Aug 23, 2025 4 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 181 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 197 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 250 km
2018 Florence Category 1 202 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 179 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 270 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 283 km
2004 Charley Category 1 179 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 188 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 244 km
1999 Irene Category 1 279 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 258 km
1996 Fran Category 3 182 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 244 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 58 km
1985 Bob Category 1 257 km
1984 Diana Category 4 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 85 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 72 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 11 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 76 km 5
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 15 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 21 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 82 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 85 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 85 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 26 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 21 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,897 94 km
1998 981406 1,892 28 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 32 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 20 km
1998 980803 1,780 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Abney Crossroads has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and May the driest (2.3").

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