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Cottageville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,154
Population
337/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$28,737 per capita
$144,800
Home Value
$217,865 Zillow
$915
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
2,442 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottageville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9362°N, 80.4803°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Colleton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in |
Cottageville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (2.5").