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Cheraw, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marlboro County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,024
Population
843/sq mi density
$27,275
Median Income
$26,499 per capita
$113,400
Home Value
$158,324 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,091
Violent Crime/100K
7,390 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$27,275 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,091 violent crimes/100K (187% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheraw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6979°N, 79.9140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marlboro County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Cheraw has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (2.8").