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Donalds, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
352 Population 424/sq mi density
$49,643 Median Income $28,283 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $191,492 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,198 Violent Crime/100K 6,403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,643 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,198 violent crimes/100K (215% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Donalds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density424/sq mi
Coordinates34.3745°N, 82.3432°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAbbeville County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.5 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 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 66 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 91 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 149 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 44 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 142 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 110 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 111 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 25 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 126 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 66 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 117 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 23 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 67 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 81 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 142 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 150 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 106 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 140 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 121 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 291 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 296 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 120 km
1985 Bob Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 94 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 37 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 39 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 73 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 48 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLE MOUNTAIN (7,869 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 83 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 70 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 51 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 62 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 61 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 85 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 55 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 61 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Donalds has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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