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Jenkinsville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
47 Population 522/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jenkinsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density522/sq mi
Coordinates34.3111°N, 81.2867°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFairfield County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

42 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 92 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 65 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 54 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 54 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 111 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 54 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 54 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 84 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 119 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 146 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 74 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 150 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 90 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 145 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 117 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 27 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 76 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 103 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 117 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 223 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 261 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 285 km
2018 Florence Category 1 268 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 220 km
2004 Charley Category 1 226 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 214 km
1996 Fran Category 2 256 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 47 km
1985 Bob Category 1 246 km
1984 Diana Category 3 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 562 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 90 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 7 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 65 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 74 km 4
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 93 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 12 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 42 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 45 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 53 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 95 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 29 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 53 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 27 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 27 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 53 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 39 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 42 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Jenkinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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