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Chickasaw Point, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Stephens County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
730 Population 333/sq mi density
$79,464 Median Income $45,500 per capita
$285,200 Home Value $336,757 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
405 Violent Crime/100K 3,969 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,464 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$285,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chickasaw Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation835 ft (255 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates34.5355°N, 83.0765°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience42.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

60 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 M4.1 121 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 140 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 133 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 96 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 86 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 109 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 118 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 147 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 94 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 122 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 139 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 93 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 106 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 131 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 112 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 117 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 69 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 9 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 78 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 78 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 90 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 81 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 42 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 65 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 97 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 81 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 98 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 84 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 88 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 34 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 60 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 60 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,087 94 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 70 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 60 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Chickasaw Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (4.1").

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