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Isle of Palms, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Charleston County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,350
Population
980/sq mi density
$148,029
Median Income
$119,415 per capita
$1,192,200
Home Value
$1,586,373 Zillow
$3,236
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
1,970 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,029 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,192,200 home value, $3,236/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Isle of Palms enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8039°N, 79.7524°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charleston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | — | — | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in |
Isle of Palms has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.6").