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Gayle Mill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chester County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
1,119 Population 1,695/sq mi density
$26,800 Home Value $134,205 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,049 Violent Crime/100K 5,643 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gayle Mill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation462 ft (141 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,695/sq mi
Coordinates34.7022°N, 81.2392°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChester County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.7 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 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 M4.1 126 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 64 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 76 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 76 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 135 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 76 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 76 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 103 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 127 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 91 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 123 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 116 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 66 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 138 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 129 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 92 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 139 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 147 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 75 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 244 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 267 km
2018 Florence Category 1 272 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 246 km
2004 Charley Category 1 245 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 242 km
1996 Fran Category 3 238 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 13 km
1985 Bob Category 1 287 km
1984 Diana Category 3 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 91 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 76 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 38 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 61 km 4
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 27 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 71 km 1
May 10, 1952 EF3 93 km 2
May 5, 2020 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 18 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 84 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 52 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 27 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 39 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 27 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 52 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 51 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 92 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 18 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Gayle Mill has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.2").

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