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Lake Secession, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,209
Population
208/sq mi density
$46,933
Median Income
$40,484 per capita
$335,500
Home Value
$217,159 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
969
Violent Crime/100K
7,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,933 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$335,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
969 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Secession enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2899°N, 82.5857°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Abbeville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Lake Secession has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").