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Lydia, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
237
Population
90/sq mi density
$22,275
Median Income
$13,482 per capita
$42,800
Home Value
$176,023 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
935
Violent Crime/100K
10,854 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$22,275 median income, 22.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
935 violent crimes/100K (146% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lydia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2865°N, 80.1185°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Lydia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.8").