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Elliott, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
347 Population 188/sq mi density
$39,306 Median Income $18,884 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $138,729 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,550 Violent Crime/100K 6,229 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,306 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,550 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elliott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates34.1109°N, 80.1710°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 125 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 56 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 124 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 52 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 130 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 52 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 51 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 52 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 120 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 143 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 127 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 117 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 117 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 124 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 116 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 131 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 119 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 86 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 87 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 127 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 156 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 196 km
2018 Florence Category 2 164 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 128 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 220 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 239 km
2004 Alex Category 1 270 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 134 km
2004 Charley Category 1 127 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 203 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 280 km
1999 Irene Category 1 227 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 228 km
1996 Fran Category 3 181 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 200 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 69 km
1985 Bob Category 1 215 km
1984 Diana Category 4 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 71 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 57 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 69 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 47 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 100 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 47 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,322 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 84 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 74 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 46 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 44 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 94 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 58 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,124 92 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 54 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 49 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,920 82 km
2002 MONKEY FACE 1,906 91 km
1998 981406 1,892 48 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 49 km
2017 TURN TABLE FIRE 1,868 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,799 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Elliott has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.8").

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