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India Hook, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Gaston County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,794 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$94,505 Median Income $51,204 per capita
$311,400 Home Value $599,590 Zillow
$1,189 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,357 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,505 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$311,400 home value, $1,189/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher
India Hook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,437/sq mi
Coordinates35.0144°N, 81.0281°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGaston County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience51.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 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 72 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 98 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 98 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 98 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 99 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 64 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 127 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 110 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 136 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 111 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 100 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 140 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 128 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 97 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 112 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 108 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 139 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 98 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 106 km
May 31, 2021 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 254 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 263 km
2018 Florence Category 1 266 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 251 km
2004 Charley Category 1 252 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 260 km
1996 Fran Category 3 213 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 36 km
1984 Diana Category 4 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 486 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 82 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 27 km 1
May 5, 1989 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 65 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 77 km 5
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 59 km 4
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 16 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 39 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 68 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 88 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 52 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 92 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 89 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 73 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 86 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 88 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 86 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in

India Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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