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Cross Anchor, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
89 Population 116/sq mi density
$92,600 Home Value $197,784 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
829 Violent Crime/100K 4,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Anchor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates34.6442°N, 81.8580°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 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 95 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 117 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 117 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 116 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 117 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 90 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 139 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 136 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 119 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 141 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 45 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 139 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 96 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 93 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 90 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 46 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 108 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 148 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 1 287 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 284 km
2004 Charley Category 1 289 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 277 km
1996 Fran Category 1 295 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 70 km
1985 Bob Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 637 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 49 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 95 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 58 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 54 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 91 km 7
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 51 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 40 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 98 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 91 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 39 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 25 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 28 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 12 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 15 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 20 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 12 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 29 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 98 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 19 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 15 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Cross Anchor has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").

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