Garden City, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,820
Population
2,022/sq mi density
$50,027
Median Income
$42,643 per capita
$194,100
Home Value
$347,773 Zillow
$1,382
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,027 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, $1,382/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5918°N, 79.0065°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (3.0").