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Jacksonboro, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
220 Population 15/sq mi density
$88,200 Home Value $269,939 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,442 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates32.7718°N, 80.4769°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColleton County County
Nearest AirportLowcountry Regional (RBW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.81"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 19, 2014.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 38 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 38 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 63 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 37 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 139 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 42 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 31 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 41 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 45 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 42 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 38 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 34 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 44 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 33 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 124 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 35 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 37 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 37 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 36 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 129 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 129 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 136 km
2018 Florence Category 1 236 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 62 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 184 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 223 km
2004 Alex Category 1 251 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 86 km
2004 Charley Category 1 90 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 183 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 243 km
1999 Irene Category 1 151 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 251 km
1996 Fran Category 3 232 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 204 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 63 km
1985 Bob Category 1 64 km
1984 Diana Category 4 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

362 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 76 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 28 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,429 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 74 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 76 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 84 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 50 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 73 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in

Jacksonboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.5").

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