Lake City, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,032
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$24,027 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$128,948 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
42.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $696/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 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 49.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (3.1").