Hartsville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,422
Population
1,235/sq mi density
$47,720
Median Income
$27,756 per capita
$188,800
Home Value
$186,999 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,746
Violent Crime/100K
4,994 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,720 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,746 violent crimes/100K (359% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3660°N, 80.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Hartsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.9").