Lockhart, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
411
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$20,581 per capita
$34,900
Home Value
$132,648 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,900 home value, $744/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lockhart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 511 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7960°N, 81.4670°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Lockhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (3.2").