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Ladson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,261
Population
2,346/sq mi density
$83,031
Median Income
$36,627 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$311,238 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
3,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,031 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ladson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0092°N, 80.1078°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in |
Ladson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (2.5").