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Aynor, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,077 Population 598/sq mi density
$70,972 Median Income $29,299 per capita
$236,000 Home Value $285,814 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 2,716 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,972 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$236,000 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Aynor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation101 ft (31 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates34.0002°N, 79.2071°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience26.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
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 High
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 M4.1 144 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 143 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 139 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 141 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 141 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 145 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 141 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 139 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 139 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 150 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 143 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 135 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 148 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 89 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 108 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 146 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 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 78 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 66 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 129 km
2018 Florence Category 2 74 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 59 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 138 km
2011 Irene Category 1 231 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 152 km
2004 Alex Category 2 195 km
2004 Charley Category 1 52 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 117 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 284 km
1999 Irene Category 2 158 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 114 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 200 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 139 km
1996 Fran Category 3 112 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 112 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 115 km
1986 Charley Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 88 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 79 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 76 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 65 km 3
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 97 km 8
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 97 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 8 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 71 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 6, 2009 EF2 75 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 143 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 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 100 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 43 km
2020 C-149 FM 2,872 94 km
2023 C-133FM 2,820 94 km
2010 C138 RX 2,802 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,374 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,366 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,347 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,339 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,310 98 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,207 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,154 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,148 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Aynor has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (2.8").

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