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Due West, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,185 Population 723/sq mi density
$52,059 Median Income $26,671 per capita
$178,500 Home Value $252,310 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,500 home value, $936/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Due West 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

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density723/sq mi
Coordinates34.3348°N, 82.3903°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAbbeville County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
21 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

45 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 64 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 85 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 39 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 145 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 107 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 110 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 145 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 28 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 131 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 64 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 120 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 26 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 62 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 78 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 145 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 111 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 134 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 115 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 133 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 144 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 1 285 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 125 km
1985 Bob Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 98 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 38 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 80 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 22 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 63 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 53 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 70 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 86 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 67 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 46 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 67 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 90 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 99 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 66 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

Due West 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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