Gadsden, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,131
Population
98/sq mi density
$54,464
Median Income
$23,441 per capita
$98,300
Home Value
$99,284 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,464 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gadsden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8472°N, 80.7656°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in |
Gadsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.7").