Bishopville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,958
Population
1,264/sq mi density
$44,015
Median Income
$22,135 per capita
$105,400
Home Value
$128,589 Zillow
$554
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
816
Violent Crime/100K
4,363 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,015 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
816 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishopville 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 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2201°N, 80.2474°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Bishopville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.0").