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Darlington, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Darlington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,128
Population
1,301/sq mi density
$31,240
Median Income
$33,779 per capita
$163,000
Home Value
$147,953 Zillow
$801
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,478
Violent Crime/100K
8,580 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,240 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,478 violent crimes/100K (289% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Darlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3014°N, 79.8672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Darlington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Darlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.8").