Boykin, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Kershaw County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
134
Population
19/sq mi density
$134,219
Median Income
$52,114 per capita
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Boykin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.2").