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Hemingway, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
413
Population
480/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$32,175 per capita
$161,700
Home Value
$124,662 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
9,250 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$161,700 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hemingway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7533°N, 79.4463°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Williamsburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Hemingway has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (2.8").