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Ketchuptown, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
42 Population 16/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ketchuptown 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation73 ft (22 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates34.1091°N, 79.1557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience26.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively 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 High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 139 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 145 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 145 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 145 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 145 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 148 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 101 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 149 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 96 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 145 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 147 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 145 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 144 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 144 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 145 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 142 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 145 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 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 90 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 65 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 138 km
2018 Florence Category 2 71 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 69 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 140 km
2011 Irene Category 1 226 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 151 km
2004 Alex Category 2 201 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 130 km
2004 Charley Category 1 54 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 272 km
1999 Irene Category 2 166 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 112 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 205 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 135 km
1996 Fran Category 3 103 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 113 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 126 km
1986 Charley Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 19 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 81 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 64 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 64 km 3
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 88 km 8
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 84 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 93 km 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 59 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 93 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 56 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 47 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,073 96 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 49 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,870 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,754 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,683 60 km
2002 LEGENDS 1,666 44 km
2016 CLEMMONS ROAD 1,468 91 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,335 41 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,298 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,178 88 km
2009 JOE BAY 1,124 61 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,109 89 km
2011 VALENTINE 1,083 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,077 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Ketchuptown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (2.8").

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