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Bradley, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
207 Population 26/sq mi density
$75,600 Home Value $108,247 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 2,968 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradley 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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates34.0299°N, 82.2393°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 27 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 140 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 71 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 140 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 140 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 18 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 140 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 70 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 77 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 132 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 127 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 32 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 27 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 104 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 31 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 31 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 41 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 143 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 293 km
2018 Michael Category 1 265 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 269 km
2004 Charley Category 1 287 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 270 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 128 km
1985 Bob Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 537 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 93 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 26 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 31 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 43 km 1
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 51 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 27 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 30 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 30 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 70 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 24 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 70 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 46 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 22 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 72 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 72 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 68 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Bradley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.3").

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