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Hodges, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
177 Population 227/sq mi density
$54,531 Median Income $22,563 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $140,178 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,198 Violent Crime/100K 6,403 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,531 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,198 violent crimes/100K (215% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hodges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates34.2888°N, 82.2500°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 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 55 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 141 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 89 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 141 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 38 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 141 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 140 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 98 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 98 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 14 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 134 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 54 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 106 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 13 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 58 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 69 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 115 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 288 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 292 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 284 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 115 km
1985 Bob Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 86 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 24 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 38 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 46 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 71 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 19 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 50 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 8 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLE MOUNTAIN (7,869 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 96 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 59 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 45 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 56 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 50 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 52 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 52 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 54 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 45 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Hodges has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").

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