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Burnettown, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,090 Population 561/sq mi density
$38,371 Median Income $20,157 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $238,069 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
36 Violent Crime/100K 836 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,371 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnettown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation274 ft (84 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates33.5211°N, 81.8647°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAiken County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0430 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 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 39 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 122 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 134 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 127 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 127 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 97 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 73 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 127 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 127 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 120 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 27 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 18 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 88 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 39 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 96 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 88 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 55 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 28 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 281 km
2022 Ian Category 1 249 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 270 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 287 km
2018 Michael Category 3 247 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 203 km
2004 Charley Category 1 236 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 218 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 145 km
1985 Bob Category 1 195 km
1985 Kate Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 401 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 90 km 7
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 25 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 78 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 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 40 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 31 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 26 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 44 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 42 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 44 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 39 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 42 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 43 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 48 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 74 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 41 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in

Burnettown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.7").

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