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Joanna, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,375 Population 438/sq mi density
$42,169 Median Income $27,877 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $99,334 Zillow
$597 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
829 Violent Crime/100K 4,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$42,169 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Joanna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation580 ft (177 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates34.4159°N, 81.8002°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewberry County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience42.3 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 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 72 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 110 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 103 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 129 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 102 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 103 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 75 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 102 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 93 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 112 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 31 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 70 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 122 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 71 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 32 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 89 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 102 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 107 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 265 km
2004 Charley Category 1 272 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 257 km
1996 Fran Category 1 296 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 72 km
1985 Bob Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 44 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 33 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 80 km 7
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 21 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 87 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 25 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 59 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 87 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 46 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 81 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 12 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 13 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 15 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 35 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 25 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 15 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 11 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 83 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Joanna has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.2").

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