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Gilbert, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
563 Population 208/sq mi density
$76,364 Median Income $45,829 per capita
$239,100 Home Value $330,595 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
957 Violent Crime/100K 6,017 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,364 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$239,100 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
957 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilbert 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

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates33.9241°N, 81.3910°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLexington County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

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

46 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 66 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 95 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 67 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 141 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 67 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 67 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 95 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 66 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 41 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 80 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 150 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 76 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 63 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 147 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 34 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 115 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 78 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 93 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 214 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 247 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 269 km
2018 Florence Category 1 276 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 203 km
2004 Charley Category 1 211 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 195 km
1999 Irene Category 1 294 km
1996 Fran Category 2 284 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 90 km
1985 Bob Category 1 209 km
1984 Diana Category 3 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 477 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 50 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 65 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 69 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 13 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 70 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 86 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 63 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 74 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
February 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Gilbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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