Edisto Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
987
Population
463/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$78,439 per capita
$610,500
Home Value
$714,747 Zillow
$1,170
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$610,500 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Edisto Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4987°N, 80.3135°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | - | - | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Edisto Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and November the driest (2.6").