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Iva, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
937 Population 868/sq mi density
$24,313 Median Income $18,241 per capita
$140,800 Home Value $217,159 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 3,204 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$24,313 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Iva 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density868/sq mi
Coordinates34.3081°N, 82.6634°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAbbeville County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.5 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 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 76 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 72 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 43 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 143 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 143 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 127 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 146 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 115 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 131 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 52 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 77 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 141 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 51 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 87 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 65 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 142 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 120 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 122 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 271 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 534 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 61 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 27 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 52 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 90 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 72 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 15 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 67 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 15 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLE MOUNTAIN (7,869 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 75 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 91 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 46 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 93 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 86 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 76 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 91 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 45 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Iva has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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