Denmark, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,141
Population
803/sq mi density
$33,100
Median Income
$15,430 per capita
$73,000
Home Value
$91,226 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
42.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
650
Violent Crime/100K
2,990 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,000 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Denmark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3137°N, 81.1338°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bamberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Denmark has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.8").