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Adams Run, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
370 Population 262/sq mi density
$256,600 Home Value $269,939 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 18,841 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Adams Run enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation35 ft (11 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates32.7219°N, 80.3466°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColleton County County
Nearest AirportCharleston Afb/International (CHS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.81"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 19, 2014.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 34 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 35 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 32 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 50 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 39 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 29 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 40 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 35 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 43 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 40 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 127 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 41 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 29 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 27 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 31 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 31 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 30 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 30 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 44 km
May 11, 1990 5 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 117 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 117 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 122 km
2018 Florence Category 2 230 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 49 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 170 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 210 km
2004 Alex Category 1 238 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 76 km
2004 Charley Category 1 77 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 169 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 230 km
1999 Irene Category 1 139 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 238 km
1996 Fran Category 3 220 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 192 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 52 km
1985 Bob Category 1 60 km
1984 Diana Category 4 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 27 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 14 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 42 km 1
May 10, 1998 EF2 37 km 1
Mar 8, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,429 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 70 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 77 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 56 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 68 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 83 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in

Adams Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.5").

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