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Lincolnville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
835 Population 696/sq mi density
$36,538 Median Income $25,854 per capita
$220,600 Home Value $345,240 Zillow
$610 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 3,459 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,538 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, $610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation70 ft (21 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density696/sq mi
Coordinates33.0079°N, 80.1555°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDorchester County County
Nearest AirportCharleston Afb/International (CHS)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 3 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 2 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 139 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 68 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 7 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 139 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 139 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 139 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 149 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 3 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 6 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 10 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 6 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 2 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 7 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 11 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 9 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 4 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 94 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 95 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 101 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 120 km
2018 Florence Category 2 197 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 61 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 166 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 195 km
2004 Alex Category 1 223 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 52 km
2004 Charley Category 1 71 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 170 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 222 km
1999 Irene Category 1 141 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 220 km
1996 Fran Category 3 203 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 175 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 40 km
1985 Bob Category 1 96 km
1984 Diana Category 4 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 93 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 33 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 36 km 0
Dec 10, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,429 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 34 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 34 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 36 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 46 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 50 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 90 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 34 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 55 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 50°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 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (2.5").

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