Brookdale, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,061
Population
1,116/sq mi density
$34,279
Median Income
$17,219 per capita
$85,400
Home Value
$156,094 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
39.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$34,279 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $711/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5208°N, 80.8384°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orangeburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Brookdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.7").