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Andrews, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,558 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$53,611 Median Income $27,463 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $147,219 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
316 Violent Crime/100K 6,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,611 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Andrews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,157/sq mi
Coordinates33.4495°N, 79.5660°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilliamsburg County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.34"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 76 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 149 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 76 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 134 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 77 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 134 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 120 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 134 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 133 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 72 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 73 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 83 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 76 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 69 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 73 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 80 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 82 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 70 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 70 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 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 38 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 84 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 104 km
2018 Florence Category 2 124 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 50 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 133 km
2011 Irene Category 1 257 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 158 km
2004 Alex Category 2 184 km
2004 Charley Category 1 44 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 50 km
1999 Irene Category 2 138 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 128 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 194 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 164 km
1996 Fran Category 3 148 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 137 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 68 km
1986 Charley Category 1 293 km
1985 Bob Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

332 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
May 14, 2006 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 6, 2001 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 50 km 0
May 10, 1998 EF2 74 km 1
Mar 8, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 62 km 0
Nov 7, 1995 EF2 84 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 40 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 39 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 39 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 46 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 41 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 38 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 26 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 31 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Andrews has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.8").

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