Lincolnville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
835
Population
696/sq mi density
$36,538
Median Income
$25,854 per capita
$220,600
Home Value
$341,484 Zillow
$610
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,538 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, $610/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincolnville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0079°N, 80.1555°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | - | - | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in |
Lincolnville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (3.0").