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Gramling, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Polk County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
89 Population 89/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 2,930 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gramling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation962 ft (293 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates35.0775°N, 82.1346°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
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 M4.1 140 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 125 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 108 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 87 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 133 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 88 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 89 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 46 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 142 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 128 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 88 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 147 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 95 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 114 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 86 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 28 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 48 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 139 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 392 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 19 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 67 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 33 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 18 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 67 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 43 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 92 km 3
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 90 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 45 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 53 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 86 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 74 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 77 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 86 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 70 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 88 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 72 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in

Gramling has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (3.7").

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