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Homewood, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,390
Population
685/sq mi density
$44,466
Median Income
$24,947 per capita
$183,300
Home Value
$285,833 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
45.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,428
Violent Crime/100K
15,954 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,466 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,428 violent crimes/100K (276% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Homewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8901°N, 79.0505°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Homewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.8").