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Georgetown, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,511
Population
1,218/sq mi density
$57,704
Median Income
$37,776 per capita
$158,600
Home Value
$241,831 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,225
Violent Crime/100K
6,218 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,704 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,225 violent crimes/100K (222% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3724°N, 79.2808°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in |
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (2.7").