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Boykin, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Kershaw County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
134
Population
19/sq mi density
$134,219
Median Income
$52,114 per capita
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
800
Violent Crime/100K
6,911 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (110% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Boykin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 158 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1205°N, 80.5844°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kershaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Boykin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.8").