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Dalzell, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,949
Population
504/sq mi density
$52,723
Median Income
$27,526 per capita
$155,000
Home Value
$217,427 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
789
Violent Crime/100K
4,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,723 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $961/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalzell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 231 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0203°N, 80.4329°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Dalzell has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.9").