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Fairview Crossroads, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
523 Population 92/sq mi density
$45,994 Median Income $19,830 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $150,387 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 3,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,994 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview Crossroads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates33.7622°N, 81.3595°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLexington County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

70 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 68 km
Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 141 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 139 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 105 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 74 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 74 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 145 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 74 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 101 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 73 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 138 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 28 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 71 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 134 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 136 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 90 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 137 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 207 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 236 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 257 km
2018 Florence Category 1 275 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 192 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 300 km
2004 Charley Category 1 201 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 184 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 296 km
1999 Irene Category 1 280 km
1996 Fran Category 2 292 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 102 km
1985 Bob Category 1 191 km
1984 Diana Category 3 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 398 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 68 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 80 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 54 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 82 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 51 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 81 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 72 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Fairview Crossroads has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.9").

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