Coward, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
668
Population
207/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$21,231 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$161,786 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
319
Violent Crime/100K
638 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Coward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9718°N, 79.7501°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Williamsburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Coward has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (3.0").