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Laurel Bay, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,627
Population
1,353/sq mi density
$52,094
Median Income
$23,549 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$408,273 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
741
Violent Crime/100K
6,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4599°N, 80.7865°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in |
Laurel Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.5").