Inman Mills, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Polk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
896 Population 830/sq mi density
$42,031 Median Income $22,335 per capita
$109,200 Home Value $300,423 Zillow
$1,064 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $1,064/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Inman Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density830/sq mi
Coordinates35.0409°N, 82.1024°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.82"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.59"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.1 136 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 121 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 113 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 92 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 133 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 84 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 50 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 93 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 135 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 131 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 84 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 99 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 143 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 119 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 91 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 32 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 136 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 135 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 440 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 67 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 16 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 100 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 30 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 35 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 13 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 67 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 94 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 50 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 56 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 89 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 76 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 72 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 88 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 75 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 91 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 76 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in

Inman Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.6").

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