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Lake City, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,032
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$24,027 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$124,877 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
42.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,712
Violent Crime/100K
4,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,712 violent crimes/100K (351% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8677°N, 79.7539°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Williamsburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.6").