Kershaw, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,220
Population
1,099/sq mi density
$58,077
Median Income
$27,968 per capita
$145,800
Home Value
$194,725 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,077 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $893/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kershaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5444°N, 80.5865°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Kershaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and May the driest (2.3").