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Dacusville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
216 Population 98/sq mi density
$50,556 Median Income $38,943 per capita
$279,400 Home Value $316,029 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 6,284 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$279,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dacusville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates34.9343°N, 82.5605°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 146 km
Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 132 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 107 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 87 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 77 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 84 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 113 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 75 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 131 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 139 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 83 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 130 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 146 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 111 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 134 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 126 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 438 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 60 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 95 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 22 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 32 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 26 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 10 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 26 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 88 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 67 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 20 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 91 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 96 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 95 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 95 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 83 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 93 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 97 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 97 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 92 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Dacusville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (4.2").

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