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Cokesbury, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
341 Population 578/sq mi density
$78,700 Home Value $140,178 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,198 Violent Crime/100K 6,403 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,198 violent crimes/100K (215% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cokesbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates34.2900°N, 82.2087°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 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 54 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 149 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 137 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 92 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 137 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 40 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 137 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 137 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 96 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 98 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 10 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 53 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 134 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 103 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 9 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 59 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 69 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 299 km
2018 Michael Category 1 290 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 289 km
2004 Charley Category 1 297 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 111 km
1985 Bob Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 614 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 92 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 82 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 21 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 41 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 70 km 1
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 72 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 46 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 18 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 4 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLE MOUNTAIN (7,869 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 97 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 59 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 52 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 47 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 53 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 49 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 49 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 49 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 51 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 48 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Cokesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").

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