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Conway, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,082 Population 943/sq mi density
$54,841 Median Income $25,243 per capita
$236,300 Home Value $285,833 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
425 Violent Crime/100K 3,383 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,841 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$236,300 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates33.8419°N, 79.0457°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGeorgetown County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.30"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 19, 2014.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 141 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 141 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 142 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 137 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 148 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 138 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 133 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 141 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 138 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 135 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 102 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 145 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 147 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 131 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 144 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 143 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 143 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 130 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2003 5 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 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 62 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 51 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 106 km
2018 Florence Category 2 62 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 38 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 117 km
2011 Irene Category 1 214 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 134 km
2004 Alex Category 2 172 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 107 km
2004 Charley Category 1 32 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 280 km
1999 Irene Category 2 135 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 97 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 177 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 125 km
1996 Fran Category 3 97 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 92 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 294 km
1991 Bob Category 2 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 441 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 94 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 50 km 3
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 93 km 8
May 20, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 19 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 81 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 6, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 14, 2008 EF2 67 km 0
May 14, 2006 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 6, 2001 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF2 94 km 1
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 18 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 100 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 95 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 32 km
2020 C-149 FM 2,872 84 km
2010 C46-63-64 RX 2,862 96 km
2023 C-133FM 2,820 84 km
2010 C138 RX 2,802 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,595 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,374 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,366 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,347 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,339 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.8").

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