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Longcreek, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Rabun County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
26 Population 14/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 1,879 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Longcreek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates34.7842°N, 83.2564°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRabun County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 108 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 143 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 126 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 81 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 118 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 125 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 95 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 145 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 134 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 120 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 124 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 128 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

332 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 597 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 24 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 74 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 40 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 33 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 65 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 49 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 100 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 57 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 91 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 82 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 83 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 52 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 47 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 85 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 98 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 82 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 7 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 34 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 34 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 34 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in

Longcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (4.7").

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