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Bonneau Beach, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Berkeley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,543 Population 657/sq mi density
$57,561 Median Income $37,538 per capita
$227,000 Home Value $307,970 Zillow
$1,306 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
602 Violent Crime/100K 4,392 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,561 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,306/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonneau Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density657/sq mi
Coordinates33.3221°N, 79.9886°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerkeley County County
Nearest AirportCharleston Afb/International (CHS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.30"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience62.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 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 41 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 40 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 140 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 116 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 100 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 116 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 44 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 116 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 116 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 36 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 35 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 46 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 40 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 35 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 32 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 47 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 49 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 34 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 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 73 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 101 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 123 km
2018 Florence Category 2 165 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 58 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 164 km
2011 Irene Category 1 296 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 189 km
2004 Charley Category 1 66 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 51 km
2004 Alex Category 1 216 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 161 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 220 km
1999 Irene Category 1 155 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 203 km
1996 Fran Category 3 189 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 168 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 35 km
1985 Bob Category 1 134 km
1984 Diana Category 4 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 70 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 67 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 10, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 64 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 — — 47 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 39 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 17 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 17 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 46 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 16 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 37 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 16 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 21 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 45 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 24 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 36 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,098 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Bonneau Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.5").

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