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Hopkins, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,962
Population
119/sq mi density
$49,464
Median Income
$25,911 per capita
$77,300
Home Value
$195,397 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
749
Violent Crime/100K
5,361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hopkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9002°N, 80.8568°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | 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 | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.8").