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Lobeco, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
178 Population 68/sq mi density
$104,500 Home Value $392,649 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
741 Violent Crime/100K 6,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lobeco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates32.5512°N, 80.7354°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaufort County County
Nearest AirportLowcountry Regional (RBW)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.85"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 72 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 132 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 72 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 134 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 75 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 71 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 141 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 76 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 65 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 76 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 76 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 72 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 80 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 78 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 67 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 68 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 70 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 69 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 71 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 279 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 268 km
2022 Ian Category 1 154 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 137 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 151 km
2018 Florence Category 1 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 55 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 200 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 247 km
2004 Charley Category 1 101 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 117 km
2004 Alex Category 1 275 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 198 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 258 km
1999 Irene Category 1 150 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 275 km
1996 Fran Category 3 258 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 223 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 92 km
1985 Kate Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

338 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 250 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 11, 1960 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 24, 2015 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 53 km 0
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 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,963 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 18 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 16 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 40 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 34 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 36 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,906 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 16 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 36 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 40 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,547 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Lobeco has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (2.4").

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