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Clover, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Gaston County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,013 Population 1,483/sq mi density
$66,992 Median Income $31,441 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $406,831 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 2,388 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,992 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clover 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 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density1,483/sq mi
Coordinates35.1116°N, 81.2203°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGaston County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience51.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 91 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 115 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 114 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 114 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 115 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 63 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 122 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 89 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 116 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 131 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 124 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 111 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 122 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 135 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 114 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 92 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 87 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 129 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 115 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 274 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 283 km
2018 Florence Category 1 286 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 272 km
2004 Charley Category 1 272 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 278 km
1996 Fran Category 3 229 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 47 km
1984 Diana Category 3 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 485 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 52 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 47 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 83 km 5
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 79 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 14 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 100 km 2
May 26, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 19 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 69 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 51 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 74 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 83 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 80 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 81 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 53 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,897 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 87 km
2018 C-140 EN 1,860 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Clover has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.2").

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