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Landrum, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Polk County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,564 Population 968/sq mi density
$41,161 Median Income $29,358 per capita
$194,700 Home Value $314,010 Zillow
$485 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 2,930 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,161 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$194,700 home value, $485/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Landrum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,039 ft (317 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates35.1751°N, 82.1857°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 100 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 77 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 134 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 99 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 150 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 36 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 150 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 79 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 120 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 99 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 83 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 103 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 76 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 16 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 38 km
Mar 14, 2015 3 km SE of Cherokee, North Carolina M2.7 104 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 83 km
Mar 26, 2019 10 km W of Forest Hills, North Carolina M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 374 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 26 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 64 km 4
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 29 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 100 km 3
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 81 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 33 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 51 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 77 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 69 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 98 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 87 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 80 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 59 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 79 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 61 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 100 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Landrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.0").

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