Heath Springs, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
825 Population 506/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $26,470 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $209,459 Zillow
$903 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $903/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Heath Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates34.5933°N, 80.6750°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience52.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 15 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 48 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 48 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 48 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 49 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 139 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 107 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 135 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 82 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 96 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 66 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 136 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 47 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 144 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 48 km
Mar 27, 2009 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina M2.6 149 km
May 31, 2021 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina M2.6 106 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 46 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 49 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 198 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 214 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 267 km
2018 Florence Category 1 219 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 197 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 288 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 300 km
2004 Charley Category 1 197 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 203 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 261 km
1999 Irene Category 1 297 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 274 km
1996 Fran Category 3 192 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 262 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 41 km
1985 Bob Category 1 267 km
1984 Diana Category 4 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 934 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 43 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 85 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 8 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 64 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 99 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 10 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 91 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 71 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 70 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 92 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 37 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 93 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 89 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 70 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 94 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 40 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in

Heath Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.7").

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